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We remember Godfrey Julian Morton
We remember Godfrey Julian Morton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Dorothea C Morton
Source:9599041
1894
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9599041
31st March 1901
1901
location
New Promenade, Fleetwood, Fylde, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9599041
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9599052
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Joinery Apprentice
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:9599052
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Isis Street, Oxford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9599052
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6778750
14th November 1914
1914
employment
Carpenter
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:6778750
14th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:9599090
14th November 1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
2173
No. 11 Squadron RFC
Source:6778750
14th November 1914 - 27th February 1919
1914
location
Summertown, Oxford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6778750
14th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6778750
24th July 1915 - 16th December 1918
1916
appointments
Observer
Source:6778750
31st January 1916
1916
internment
pow
Germany
Source:9599230
17th September 1916 - 17th December 1918
1916
internment
pow
Germany
Source:6778750
4th October 1916
1916
internment
pow
Bavaria
Germany
Source:6778750
17th October 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9599143
21st October 1916
1916
internment
pow
Germany
Source:9599230
1st November 1916
1916
internment
pow
Bavaria
Germany
Source:6778750
2nd November 1916
1917
internment
pow
Lechfeld
Germany
Source:6778750
14th September 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6778750
27th February 1919
1927
dates
Age 31
Source:9599347
25th February 1927
1927
employment
Engineer
Source:9599347
25th February 1927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Godfrey Julian |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Morton, |
| Source | 9599143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Isis Street, Oxford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| New Promenade, Fleetwood, Fylde, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Summertown, Oxford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2173 | No. 11 Squadron RFC | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny E Morton | mother | ||
| William H Morton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothea C Morton | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | Wesleyan |
Media
Media
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Medals and Badges of Sgt Godfrey J Morton MMMedals and badges held by the family.
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Sgt Godfrey Julian Morton MM RFC/RAFIn flying uniform. (Photograph submitted on behalf of his niece Pat.)
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Military Medal of Sgt Godfrey J Morton, RFC/RAFMilitary Medal in the family collection.Contributed by:
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Order of the BootGodfrey's niece Patricia says that he told her he received this tiny boot because after his plane went down he had had to walk a very long way to rejoin his unit.Contributed by:
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Uncle Goff's PlaneOne of the aeroplanes flown by Godfrey Julian Morton. Photograph is in the collection of his niece, Patricia.Contributed by:
Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| 1914-1918 Prisoners of the First World War ICRC historical archives | Joanna64499 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| The Aerodrome website | Joanna64499 | |
| Passenger Lists Leaving Uk 1890-1960 | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals and Badges of Sgt Godfrey J Morton MM | Joanna64499 | |
| Sgt Godfrey Julian Morton MM RFC/RAF | Joanna64499 | |
| Military Medal of Sgt Godfrey J Morton, RFC/RAF | Joanna64499 | |
| Order of the Boot | Joanna64499 | |
| Uncle Goff's Plane | Joanna64499 |
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