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We remember Charles William G J Cobb
We remember Charles William G J Cobb
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
Annie M E Cobb
Source:8547534
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8547534
31st March 1901
1901
location
17 Gwalor Road, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8547534
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Ivy N Cobb
Source:8547508
1904
1905
sibling
Sydney R Cobb
Source:8547508
1905
1907
sibling
Edward E K Cobb
Source:8547508
1907
1909
sibling
Benjamin W Cobb
Source:8547508
1909
1910
sibling
Harold E Cobb
Source:8547508
1910
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8547508
2nd April 1911
1911
location
26a Quill Lane, Putney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8547508
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Carpenter
United Kingdom
Source:6344033
15th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2 C
F16554
Source:6344033
15th June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8547551
15th June 1916 - 31st March 1918
1918
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8547551
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mech. II
216554
Source:8547551
1st April 1918 - 6th May 1919
1918
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8547551
30th October 1918 - 4th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8547551
6th May 1919
1920
marriage
Elizabeth H Maflin
Source:9046043
1920
1921
children
Charles E Cobb
Source:9046048
16th September 1921
1924
children
Herbert F Cobb
Source:9046048
6th October 1924
1939
employment
Joiner - House
London
United Kingdom
Source:9046048
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Alloway Road, stepney, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9046048
29th September 1939
1982
death
Stepney, London
United Kingdom
Source:8547511
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William G J |
| Initials | CWGJ |
| Last Name | Cobb |
| Source | 8547503 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Alloway Road, stepney, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 17 Gwalor Road, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 26a Quill Lane, Putney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F16554 | Air Mechanic 2 C | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 216554 | Air Mech. II |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Cobb | son | 16th September 1921 | |
| Herbert F Cobb | son | 6th October 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Cobb | mother | ||
| Charles Cobb | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M E Cobb | sister | 1900 | |
| Ivy N Cobb | sister | 1904 | |
| Sydney R Cobb | brother | 1905 | |
| Edward E K Cobb | brother | 1907 | |
| Benjamin W Cobb | brother | 1909 | |
| Harold E Cobb | brother | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth H Maflin | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-15 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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