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We remember George Edward Thirkettle
We remember George Edward Thirkettle
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Charles Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1885
1887
1887
location
6 Raglan Place, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9366792
17th April 1887
1888
sibling
Edith Annie Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1888
1892
sibling
Herbert Henry Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1892
1893
sibling
Percy John Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1893
1897
sibling
Edward Victor Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1897
1900
sibling
Emily Ruth Thirkettle
Source:9366929
1900
1901
employment
Grocer's Porter
Source:9366907
31st March 1901
1901
location
8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9366907
31st March 1901
1911
employment
House Painter
Source:9366929
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9366929
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Charlotte Emma
Source:6778498
25th June 1917
1917
marriage
Charlotte Emma Kennett
Source:9366731
25th June 1917
1918
employment
Painter
Lympne, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9366731
27th February 1918
1918
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9366731
27th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
132561
5 C Wing
Source:9366731
27th February 1918
1918
location
The Garage, Lympne Place, Lympne, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9366731
27th February 1918
1918
children
Henry George
Source:6778498
19th May 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
8 C Wing
Source:9366731
27th January 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
132561
RAF Reserve
Source:9366731
24th May 1919
1920
location
The Street, Lympne, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9366805
1920
1920
discharge
Source:9366731
30th April 1920
1924
location
6 Queen's Mews, Hythe
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9366818
1924
1939
location
6 Queen's Mews, Wellington Place, Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9366769
29th September 1939
1945
location
34 Park Road, Hythe, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428402
7th February 1945
employment
Painter
Source:6778498
marriage
Charlotte Emma Kennett
Source:9366769
marriage
Charlotte Emma
Source:9366769
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
132561
Source:6778498
1945
death
Hythe, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428402
7th February 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Thirkettle |
| Source | 6778498 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Park Road, Hythe, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th February 1945 | |
| 6 Queen's Mews, Hythe | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1924 | |
| 6 Queen's Mews, Wellington Place, Folkestone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Raglan Place, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th April 1887 | |
| 8 Crofts Place, High Street, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Nelson Place, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Garage, Lympne Place, Lympne, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th February 1918 | |
| The Street, Lympne, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 132561 | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 132561 | 5 C Wing | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 8 C Wing | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 132561 | RAF Reserve |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry George | 19th May 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Thomas Thirkettle | father | ||
| Lizzie Maria Day | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Charles Thirkettle | brother | 1885 | |
| Edith Annie Thirkettle | sister | 1888 | |
| Herbert Henry Thirkettle | brother | 1892 | |
| Percy John Thirkettle | brother | 1893 | |
| Edward Victor Thirkettle | brother | 1897 | |
| Emily Ruth Thirkettle | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Emma | wife | 25th June 1917 | |
| Charlotte Emma Kennett | wife | 25th June 1917 | |
| Charlotte Emma | wife | ||
| Charlotte Emma Kennett | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-27 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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George Edward Thirkettle Service RecordRoyal Air Force, Airman's Service Records 1912-1939 - Crown Copyright.
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George Edward Thirkettle BaptismPage from the Baptism Register of Holy Trinity Church, Broadstairs, Kent.Contributed by:
Bruce139997
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Register Office: National Registration: 1939 Register: Folkestone | Bruce139997 | |
| England & Wales Electoral Registers 1920-1932 | Bruce139997 | |
| England & Wales Electoral Registers 1920-1932 | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: 1901 Census Returns | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: 1911 Census Schedules | Bruce139997 | |
| General Register Office: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | Bruce139997 | |
| The Thanet Advertiser | Bruce139997 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Edward Thirkettle Service Record | Bruce139997 | |
| George Edward Thirkettle Baptism | Bruce139997 |
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