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We remember Herbert William Prickett, M.s.m.
We remember Herbert William Prickett, M.s.m.
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Emily J Prickett
Source:6973605
1882
1883
sibling
Edwin A Prickett
Source:6973605
1883
1886
1889
sibling
Archie Clarence Prickett
Source:6973597
1889
1891
sibling
Amos Lawson Prickett
Source:6973597
1891
1893
sibling
Ellen Annie Prickett
Source:6973597
1893
1898
sibling
Horace Frank Prickett
Source:6973597
1898
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:6973605
1901
1901
employment
Drapers Assistant
Source:6973605
1901
1901
location
5 Kings Road, Hay Mill, Yardley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6973605
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:6973597
1911
1911
location
22 Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6973597
1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:6973552
1914
1914
employment
Salesman
Source:6973552
1914
1914
location
Back of 610 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6973552
1914
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6973552
9th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Royal Warwickshire
Birmingham
Source:6973552
19th January 1915 - 24th April 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:6973552
24th April 1915 - 1st October 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
Source:6973552
1st October 1915 - 1st March 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
Source:6973552
1st March 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Sergeant
Source:6973552
15th September 1916 - 1st February 1918
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Sergeant Major
Royal Flying Corps
M.S.M. for "Devotion to Duty", Egypt, 1917
Source:8927552
1st February 1917 - 1st April 1918
1917
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6973537
17th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
5775
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6973552
1st April 1918
1970
death
Solihull
United Kingdom
Source:6973617
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Prickett, M.s.m. |
| Source | 8927552 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Kings Road, Hay Mill, Yardley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Back of 610 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Flying Sergeant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Sergeant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Corporal | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire | Birmingham | |||
| British Army | 5775 | Royal Flying Corps | Serjeant Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | M.S.M. for "Devotion to Duty", Egypt, 1917 | Temporary Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Louisa Prickett | mother | ||
| John Prickett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Clarence Prickett | brother | 1889 | |
| Amos Lawson Prickett | brother | 1891 | |
| Ellen Annie Prickett | sister | 1893 | |
| Horace Frank Prickett | brother | 1898 | |
| Emily J Prickett | sister | 1882 | |
| Edwin A Prickett | brother | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Norina18156 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal | Norina18156 |
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We remember Herbert William Prickett, M.s.m.
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