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We remember Henry William Allingham
We remember Henry William Allingham
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Vernlam Avenue, Walthamstow, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7727965
1901
1911
location
21 Heyford Avenue, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7728022
1911
1915
employment
Motor body maker
Scammel's
Source:7728212
1915
1915
appointments
Air Mechanic Second Class
Source:6639939
21st September 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7727954
21st September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
F8317
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:6335812
21st September 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
F8317
RNAS Yarmouth (HMS President)
Source:6335812
13th April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
F8317
HMT Kingfisher
Source:8974357
28th May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class
F8317
12 Squadron RNAS
Source:6335812
18th September 1917 - 2nd November 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7727954
18th September 1917 - 14th February 1919
1917
appointments
Air Mechanic First Class
Source:6639939
September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class
F8317
RNAS Dunkirk
Source:6335812
3rd November 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
appointments
Rigger Aero, Aircraft Mechanic Second Class
Source:6639939
1st April 1918
1918
appointments
Royal Air Force (RAF) - 208317
Source:6639939
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
208317
RAF Dunkirk
Source:7727954
1st April 1918 - 31st December 1918
1918
marriage
Dorothy Edith Cator
Source:7728213
1918 - 1970
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
208317
RAF Dunkirk
Source:7727954
1st January 1919 - 14th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7728083
April 1919
1920
children
Betty J Allingham
Source:7728185
1920
1923
children
Jean B Allingham
Source:7728189
1923
2003
awards
Admitted to the French Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:7728083
2003
2003
awards
Freedom of the French town of Saint Omer
Other War Service Award
Source:7728083
2003
2004
location
Care home
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7728083
2004
2009
dates
Age 113
Source:6623023
18th July 2009
2009
death
Not War Related
He died of natural causes in his sleep at his care home, St Dunstan's Centre.
Ovingdean near Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:6623023
18th July 2009
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Allingham |
| Source | 6335812 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Heyford Avenue, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Care home | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 2004 | |
| Vernlam Avenue, Walthamstow, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 208317 | RAF Dunkirk | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F8317 | 12 Squadron RNAS | Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F8317 | RNAS Dunkirk | Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 208317 | RAF Dunkirk | Aircraftman 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F8317 | Royal Naval Air Service | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F8317 | HMT Kingfisher | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F8317 | RNAS Yarmouth (HMS President) | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Admitted to the French Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Freedom of the French town of Saint Omer | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty J Allingham | daughter | 1920 | |
| Jean B Allingham | daughter | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Thomas Allingham | father | ||
| Amy Jane Allingham | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Edith Cator | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry William Allingham | Joy36135 | |
| Obituary | Joy36135 | |
| The long life of Henry Allingham | Joy36135 | |
| BBC The People Remember, Episode 5 | Imperial1 | |
| Guardian obituary | Selena49658 | |
| Kitchener's Last Volunteer | Selena49658 | |
| "RAF's oldest hero" | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Allingham | Joy36135 | |
| Young Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Baby Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Henry & Dorothy | Selena49658 | |
| Toddler Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Young Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Henry | Selena49658 | |
| Henry's medals | Selena49658 |
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We remember Henry William Allingham
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