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We remember Harold Northfield
We remember Harold Northfield
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Frances Harriett Northfield
Source:8915988
1893
1895
sibling
Jessie Northfield
Source:8915988
1895
1897
sibling
Edward Northfield
Source:8915988
1897
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:8915988
1901
1901
sibling
Winifred Prelina Northfield
Source:8915989
1901
1901
location
14 Maybank Cottages, Lewisham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8915988
1901
1903
sibling
Sidney Charles Northfield
Source:8915989
1903
1905
sibling
Hilda Lilian Northfield
Source:8915989
1905
1907
sibling
Maude Antoinette Northfield
Source:8915989
1907
1909
sibling
Gladys Eva Northfield
Source:8915989
1909
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8915989
1911
1911
sibling
Laud Leonard Northfield
Source:8915989
1911
1911
location
12 George Road, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8915989
1911
1917
employment
Fitter
Source:8915985
21st June 1917
1917
enlistment
Source:6684930
21st June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E
F 31352
Royal Naval Air Service
President II (Crystal Palace)
Source:8915985
21st June 1917 - 8th August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E
F 31352
Royal Naval Air Service
President II (Thornycrofts)
Source:8915985
9th August 1917 - 20th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E
F 31352
Royal Naval Air Service
President II (Grain)
Source:8915985
21st September 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E
F 31352
Royal Naval Air Service
Daedalus (Grain)
Source:6684930
1st December 1917 - 21st December 1917
1917
location
5 Alexander Parade, Cheam Hill, Worcester Park, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6684930
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Act. Air Mechanic Class 1, M B (E)
F 31352
Royal Naval Air Service
Daedalus (Isle of Grain)
Source:6684930
22nd December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
appointments
Driver (M B)
Source:6684930
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class 2
231352
Royal Air Force
Isle of Grain
Source:6684930
1st April 1918 - 13th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class 2
231352
Isle of Grain-Alexandria
Source:6684930
14th April 1918 - 31st March 1919
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6684930
14th April 1918 - 8th October 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Leading Aircraftsman
231352
Alexandria (Seaplane Base)
Source:6684930
1st April 1919 - 31st July 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Leading Aircraftsman
231352
Alexandria-269 Squadron (Port Said/Alexandria)
Source:6684930
1st August 1919 - 8th October 1919
1921
employment
Engineer (Mechanical)
Source:8917457
1921
1921
location
12 Kingscote Road, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8917457
1921
1921
dates
Age 22
Source:8917457
26th December 1921
1921
marriage
Eleanor Catherine Goodchild
Source:8917457
26th December 1921
1939
employment
Road Passenger Transport Engineer Mechanical
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8917353
29th September 1939
1939
location
45 Kinross Avenue, Epsom and Ewell, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8917353
29th September 1939
1977
location
33 Cleveland Road, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8917348
29th June 1977
1977
death
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8917348
Source:8915993
29th June 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Northfield |
| Source | 6684930 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 George Road, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 12 Kingscote Road, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 | |
| 14 Maybank Cottages, Lewisham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 33 Cleveland Road, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th June 1977 | |
| 45 Kinross Avenue, Epsom and Ewell, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 5 Alexander Parade, Cheam Hill, Worcester Park, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F 31352 | Royal Naval Air Service | President II (Crystal Palace) | Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E | |
| Royal Navy | F 31352 | Royal Naval Air Service | President II (Thornycrofts) | Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E | |
| Royal Navy | F 31352 | Royal Naval Air Service | President II (Grain) | Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E | |
| Royal Navy | F 31352 | Royal Naval Air Service | Daedalus (Grain) | Act. Air Mechanic Class 1-E | |
| Royal Navy | F 31352 | Royal Naval Air Service | Daedalus (Isle of Grain) | Act. Air Mechanic Class 1, M B (E) | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 231352 | Royal Air Force | Isle of Grain | Air Mechanic Class 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 231352 | Isle of Grain-Alexandria | Air Mechanic Class 2 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 231352 | Alexandria (Seaplane Base) | Leading Aircraftsman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 231352 | Alexandria-269 Squadron (Port Said/Alexandria) | Leading Aircraftsman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Emily Death | mother | ||
| Edward Northfield | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Harriett Northfield | sister | 1893 | |
| Jessie Northfield | sister | 1895 | |
| Edward Northfield | brother | 1897 | |
| Winifred Prelina Northfield | sister | 1901 | |
| Sidney Charles Northfield | brother | 1903 | |
| Hilda Lilian Northfield | sister | 1905 | |
| Maude Antoinette Northfield | sister | 1907 | |
| Gladys Eva Northfield | sister | 1909 | |
| Laud Leonard Northfield | brother | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Catherine Goodchild | wife | 26th December 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-21 | 5'7" |
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.
Contributed by:
Clare995 -
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:
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 | ||
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal awarded to Harold Northfield, service no. F 31352 | Clare995 | |
| Will Probate of Harold Northfield, died 29 June 1977. | Clare995 | |
| 1939 Register details for Harold Northfield and wife Eleanor | Clare995 | |
| Baptism of Harold Northfield, 6 Dec 1905, Selborne, Hants | Clare995 | |
| Marriage of Harold Northfield & Eleanor Catherine Goodchild, 26 Dec 1921 | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz players at Seaplane base, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Inscription on rear of Jazz players photo, 1918 | Clare995 |
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