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We remember Herbert Dewhurst
We remember Herbert Dewhurst
Duplicate of H Dewhurst
Duplicate of H Dewhurst
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
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1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
2152
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13th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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14th January 1915 - 5th May 1918
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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1st June 1915
1920
marriage
Ruth Helen Dewhhurst
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14th January 1920
1920
marriage
Ruth Helen
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14th January 1920
employment
Motor Mechanic
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Dewhurst |
| Source | 6778729 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2152 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Helen | wife | 14th January 1920 | |
| Ruth Helen Dewhhurst | wife | 14th January 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-14 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Herbert Dewhurst.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Herbert Dewhurst.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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First Distinguished Conduct Medals to be Awarded to the Royal Flying CorpsMore about First Distinguished Conduct Medals to be Awarded to the Royal Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross and Cockade | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Herbert Dewhurst
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