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We remember John Finlay Chambers
We remember John Finlay Chambers
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Beatrice Adelaide Hutchieson
Chambers
Source:7933714
19th February 1883
1893
sibling
James Frederick Murchie Chambers
Source:7933714
11th December 1893
1895
sibling
Norman Archibald Chambers
Source:7933714
1895
1897
1916
enlistment
Source:6758109
1916
1919
discharge
Source:7933714
22nd February 1919
1919
employment
Manager
F Chambers Pencil Works
Stapleford Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:7933714
1919 - 1980
1931
children
Norman Chambers
Source:7933714
30th March 1931
employment
Fitter
Source:6758109
marriage
Audrey Underwood
Source:7933714
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
25541
Source:6758109
1980
dates
Age 82
Source:7933714
17th October 1980
1981
death
Unknown
Died at home in his sleep
Woollaton Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:7933714
12th January 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Finlay |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Chambers |
| Source | 6758109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 25541 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Chambers | son | 30th March 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Chambers nee Murchie | mother | ||
| Frederick Chambers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Frederick Murchie Chambers | brother | 11th December 1893 | |
| Norman Archibald Chambers | brother | 1895 | |
| Beatrice Adelaide Hutchieson nee Chambers | sister | 19th February 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Underwood | wife |
Media
Media
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recruitment paperThis recruitment paper has my grandfather's date of birth a year outContributed by:
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Finlay's birth certificateJohn Finlay chambers was born 14 March 1898, he falsified his birth date in order to join the RAFContributed by:
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Finlay with 4 of his 6 grandchildrenFinlay had one son who had 6 childrenContributed by:
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Finlay in his carThis is Finlay, his brother James and either his sister or his wife
Contributed by:
Helen61675
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Helen61675 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Helen61675 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Helen61675 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Helen61675 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Helen61675 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Helen61675 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Finlay Chambers | Helen61675 | |
| recruitment paper | Helen61675 | |
| wedding photo | Helen61675 | |
| Finlay's birth certificate | Helen61675 | |
| Front cover of Will | Helen61675 | |
| Finlay with 4 of his 6 grandchildren | Helen61675 | |
| Finlay in his car | Helen61675 |
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