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We remember Israel John Steinberg
We remember Israel John Steinberg
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
sibling
Sarah Steinberg
Source:9429339
1901
1903
sibling
Florrie Steinberg
Source:9429339
1903
1906
sibling
Rachel Steinberg
Source:9429339
1906
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9429339
1911
1911
sibling
Edith Steinberg
Source:9429339
1911
1911
location
7 St Georges Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9429339
1911
1917
employment
Warehouseman
Source:6773805
15th May 1917
1917
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:6773805
15th May 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
Royal Flying Corps
Winchester
Source:9429358
1st August 1917 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private (Cadet (Flying))
319884
Royal Flying Corps
Oxford
Source:9429358
21st September 1917 - 2nd February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Sergeant
Royal Flying Corps
No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome
Source:9429358
2nd February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Sergeant
Royal Flying Corps
No 1 Training Depot Station, Stamford Aerodrome
Source:9429358
2nd February 1918 - 6th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Sergeant
Royal Flying Corps
No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome
Source:9429358
6th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Sergeant
27384
Royal Air Force
No 5 Training Depot Station, RAF Collyweston
Source:9429358
1st April 1918 - 4th June 1918
1918
appointments
Pilot
Source:9417435
4th June 1918
1918
dates
Age 20
Source:9417435
4th June 1918
1918
death
Flying Accident. DH6, A9704, was involved in a mid-air collision at 50ft with another DH6, C2028, flown by 2nd Lt Lewis at 1930 hrs. Both occupants (A/Sejt Steinberg and Lt Caper) were killed.
No 5 Training Depot Station, RAF Collyweston
United Kingdom
Source:9417435
4th June 1918
burial
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Gelderd Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Row K Grave 5/
Source:9417435
Source:9429353
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Israel John |
| Initials | IJ |
| Last Name | Steinberg |
| Source | 6773805 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 9417435 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Georges Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Winchester | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome | Acting Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | No 1 Training Depot Station, Stamford Aerodrome | Acting Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome | Acting Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 319884 | Royal Flying Corps | Oxford | Private (Cadet (Flying)) | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 27384 | Royal Air Force | No 5 Training Depot Station, RAF Collyweston | Acting Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Steinberg | mother | ||
| Myer H. Steinberg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Steinberg | sister | 1901 | |
| Florrie Steinberg | sister | 1903 | |
| Rachel Steinberg | sister | 1906 | |
| Edith Steinberg | sister | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-15 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Sgt Steinberg's Grave in Hebrew Cemetery LeedsUnited Hebrew Congregation Cemetery Gildersome, Metropolitan Borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, EnglandContributed by:
Mike152380
Communities
Communities
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Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of RemembranceMore about Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of Remembrance
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Mike152380 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of Remembrance, Volume One, World War One; 1916 ~ 1918 | Mike152380 | |
| Royal Air Force Casualty Card - Person - Steinberg, J. | Mike152380 | |
| Royal Air Force Casualty Card - Incident - Steinberg, J. (John) | Mike152380 | |
| Find a Grave - Sgt John Steinberg | Mike152380 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DH6 | Mike152380 | |
| Sgt Steinberg's Grave in Hebrew Cemetery Leeds | Mike152380 |
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