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We remember James Frederic Meadwell
We remember James Frederic Meadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Christine Isabella Meadwell
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1884
1887
sibling
Philip Sidney Meadwell
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1887
1889
sibling
William Custance Meadwell
Source:8664376
1889
1891
1891
location
No: 26, Block K, Peabody Buildings, St Giles, Holborn, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8664376
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Harold Edward Meadwell
Source:8664376
1896
1898
sibling
Olivia Dorothy Meadwell
Source:8664376
1898
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8664377
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Wild Court, Bloomsbury, Holborn, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8664377
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8664378
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Printers Porter
A local printer
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8664378
2nd April 1911
1911
location
25 Northumberland Grove, Park Lane, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8664378
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Alice Mary Meadwell nee Casey
Source:8664379
15th July 1917
1917
location
42 Button Road, Lower Tooting, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8664379
15th July 1917
1918
appointments
Coppersmith
Source:8664379
7th February 1918 - 30th April 1920
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:8664379
7th February 1918
1918
employment
Tinplate Worker
Messrs Hancock and Corfield
Imperial Works, Mitcham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8664379
7th February 1918
1918
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8664379
7th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3
123991
Royal Flying Corps
36 Squadron
Source:8664379
7th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftsman 2
123991
Royal Air Force
36 Squadron
Source:8664379
1st April 1918 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8664379
30th April 1920
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8664379
1969
death
Not War Related
James Frederick Meadwell died some 51 years after the end of the Great War. He was 78.
Merton [Surrey] Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8664940
1969
1969
dates
Age 78
Source:8664940
December 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Frederic |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Meadwell |
| Source | 6698623 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wild Court, Bloomsbury, Holborn, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 25 Northumberland Grove, Park Lane, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 42 Button Road, Lower Tooting, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th July 1917 | |
| No: 26, Block K, Peabody Buildings, St Giles, Holborn, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 123991 | Royal Flying Corps | 36 Squadron | Air Mechanic 3 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 123991 | Royal Air Force | 36 Squadron | Aircraftsman 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Margaret Meadwell nee Hollingsworth | mother | ||
| William Custance Meadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Isabella Meadwell | sister | 1884 | |
| Philip Sidney Meadwell | brother | 1887 | |
| William Custance Meadwell | brother | 1889 | |
| Harold Edward Meadwell | brother | 1896 | |
| Olivia Dorothy Meadwell | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary Meadwell nee Casey | wife | 15th July 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-07 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of Messrs Hancock Corfield and Waller Ltd | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Merton Surrey December 1969 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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