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We remember John Shatwell
We remember John Shatwell
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
[probably] Dukinfield near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9512379
6th August 1886
1912
marriage
Blanche Shatwell nee Roper
Source:9512377
6th April 1912
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:9512371
4th August 1914
1918
location
263 Astley Street , Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9512371
30th January 1918
1918
appointments
Fitter (Aero Engineering)
Source:9512371
31st January 1918 - 30th April 1920
1918
dates
Age 31
Source:9512371
31st January 1918
1918
employment
Under Gardener
Not known
Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9512371
31st January 1918
1918
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:9512377
31st January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
131548
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9512371
31st January 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3
131548
Royal Air Force
Source:9512371
1st April 1918 - 30th April 1920
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9512371
18th April 1918 - 12th September 1919
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:9512371
11th November 1918
1920
dates
Age 33
Source:9512371
30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9512371
30th April 1920
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:9512379
September 1939
1939
employment
Engineer (Cotton Mill)
Not known
Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9512379
September 1939
1939
location
277 Astley Street , Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9512379
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Shatwell |
| Source | 6776622 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Astley Street , Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th January 1918 | |
| 277 Astley Street , Dukinfield, near Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 131548 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2 | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 131548 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Shatwell nee Roper | wife | 6th April 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-31 | 5'10" |
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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