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We remember John Henry Brigden
We remember John Henry Brigden
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
William Thomas Brigden
Source:8915933
1897
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8915933
1901
1901
location
31 Waldo Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8915933
1901
1903
sibling
Arthur Herbert Brigden
Source:8915935
1903
1907
sibling
Florence Maude Brigden
Source:8915935
1907
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8915935
1911
1911
location
21 Havelock Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8915935
1911
1916
enlistment
Crystal Palace, london
United Kingdom
Source:8915931
20th October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman Class 2
F 22266
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace
Source:8915931
20th October 1916 - 23rd October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman Class 2
F 22266
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell
Source:8915931
24th October 1916 - 1st March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman Class 2
F 22266
Royal Naval Air Service
Calshot
Source:8915931
2nd March 1917
1917
employment
Auto Car Driver
Source:6675407
1917
1917
appointments
Labourer
Source:8915997
3rd August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman Class 1
F 22266
Royal Naval Air Service
Calshot
Source:8915931
3rd August 1917 - 31st December 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Aircraftsman Class 1
F 22266
Royal Naval Air Service
Daedalus
Source:8915931
1st January 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 1
222266
Royal Air Force
Calshot
Source:6675407
1st April 1918 - 14th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 1
222266
Calshot-Seaplane Squadron, Alexandria
Source:6675407
15th April 1918 - 31st December 1918
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6675407
15th April 1918 - 8th October 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftsman Class 1
222266
Alexandria
Source:6675407
1st January 1919 - 6th August 1919
1919
appointments
Driver Petrol
Source:6675407
1st July 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftsman Class 1
222266
Alexandria-269 Squadron (Port Said/Alexandria)
Source:6675407
7th August 1919 - 8th October 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6675407
30th April 1920
1930
marriage
Dorothy Freda Maude Wilmshurst
Source:6675407
20th September 1930
1931
children
Patricia Hazel Brigden
Source:8916642
19th April 1931
1939
employment
Chauffeur Mechanic
Source:6675407
28th March 1939
1939
events
Class E Reserve
Enlisted in Class E Reserve
Cardington, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6675407
28th March 1939
1972
location
51 Haywood Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8916935
10th November 1972
1972
death
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8916935
Source:8915954
10th November 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Brigden |
| Source | 6675407 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Havelock Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 31 Waldo Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 51 Haywood Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th November 1972 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F 22266 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace | Aircraftsman Class 2 | |
| Royal Navy | F 22266 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell | Aircraftsman Class 2 | |
| Royal Navy | F 22266 | Royal Naval Air Service | Calshot | Aircraftsman Class 2 | |
| Royal Navy | F 22266 | Royal Naval Air Service | Calshot | Aircraftsman Class 1 | |
| Royal Navy | F 22266 | Royal Naval Air Service | Daedalus | Aircraftsman Class 1 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 222266 | Royal Air Force | Calshot | Private 1 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 222266 | Calshot-Seaplane Squadron, Alexandria | Private 1 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 222266 | Alexandria | Aircraftsman Class 1 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 222266 | Alexandria-269 Squadron (Port Said/Alexandria) | Aircraftsman Class 1 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Hazel Brigden | daughter | 19th April 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brigden | father | ||
| Ada Hazle | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Brigden | brother | 1897 | |
| Florence Maude Brigden | sister | 1907 | |
| Arthur Herbert Brigden | brother | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Freda Maude Wilmshurst | wife | 20th September 1930 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-20 | 5'5" |
Media
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Jazz players at Seaplane base, 1918'H Northfield and J H Brigden' dressed up as Jazz players at the Seaplane base, Alexandria, Egypt, in 1918. Almost certainly Aircraftsmen Harold Northfield and John Henry Brigden. From Ft Lt John King Hardy's photo album.
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Inscription on rear of Jazz players photo, 1918'Seaplane Base. Jazz. H Nort[h]field, J H Brigden'. Almost certainly Aircraftsmen Harold Northfield and John Henry Brigden. From Ft Lt John King Hardy's photo album.Contributed by:
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Staff car at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918.Staff car with driver at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918. From Ft Lt John King Hardy's photo album.Contributed by:
Clare995
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 births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Will Probate of John Henry Brigden, died 10 November 1972. | Clare995 | |
| British War Medal awarded to John H Brigden, service no. F 22266. | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz players at Seaplane base, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Inscription on rear of Jazz players photo, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Staff car at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918. | Clare995 |
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