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We remember Walter Bettridge
We remember Walter Bettridge
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1915
marriage
Nellie
Source:6692228
6th January 1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8619617
29th January 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic
19696
Source:8590045
29th January 1916 - 1916
1916
children
Walter Bettridge
Source:6692228
22nd May 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot
Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory
Source:8590045
1st September 1916 - April 1918
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic
Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot
Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory
Source:8590045
1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot
Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory
Source:8590045
1916 - 31st August 1916
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot
Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory
Source:8590045
April 1918 - 1919
employment
Proffessinal Footballer
Source:6692228
1931
death
Measham
United Kingdom
Source:8590045
23rd December 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bettridge |
| Source | 6692228 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot | Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory | Air Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot | Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot | Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Southern Aeroplane Repair Depot | Jersey Brow Royal Aircraft Factory | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 19696 | Air Mechanic |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bettridge | son | 22nd May 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | wife | 6th January 1915 |
Media
Media
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Wallter BettridgeWalter Bettridge the footballer. He played for Chelsea either side of the First World War and later turned out for Gillingham.
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Communities
Communities
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Football and the First World WarMore about Football and the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Football And The First World War | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wallter Bettridge | Iain20993 |
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