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We remember Ernest John Elton
We remember Ernest John Elton
Duplicate of E J Elton
Duplicate of E J Elton
Duplicate of E J Elton
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8564748
1901
1911
location
5 Eastbrook, Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8564589
1911
1914
enlistment
Farnborough
United Kingdom
Source:6663956
1914
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
1429
Royal Flying Corps
Air Mechanic
Source:6663956
1st July 1915
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6663956
1st May 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6663956
1st September 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Serjeant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6663956
16th April 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8564767
25th April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8564773
26th June 1918
1918
marriage
Mabel Davis Freeth
Source:8452225
6th July 1918
1918
awards
Bronze Medal for Military Valour
Other War Service Award
Source:8564760
12th September 1918
employment
Motor Cycle Mechanic
Mr J King
Wimborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6663956
1958
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:8564588
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Elton |
| Source | 6663956 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Eastbrook, Wimborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Wimborne Minster, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Serjeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Serjeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1429 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Medal for Military Valour | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Jane Frampton | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Davis Freeth | wife | 6th July 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Trevor65535 | |
| Bronze Medal for Military Valour | Trevor65535 | |
| Military Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Trevor65535 |
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We remember Ernest John Elton
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