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We remember John Henry Dollittle
We remember John Henry Dollittle
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
17 Charles Street Newington London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9093015
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Florence Lilian Dollittle
Source:7723073
1892
1895
sibling
George Frederick Dollittle
Source:7723073
1895
1915
employment
Motor Driver
Source:6790886
7th January 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman
2761
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6790886
7th January 1915 - 1st December 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:7723073
January 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7723072
10th March 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
2761
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6790886
1st December 1915 - 1st May 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
2761
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6790886
1st May 1916 - 16th September 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
2761
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6790886
16th September 1916 - 1st April 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6790886
October 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
2761
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6790886
1st April 1917 - 1st April 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6790886
30th November 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7723073
25th December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Arms (not clear)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6790886
15th August 1918
1919
marriage
Georgina R Kendrick
Source:9093174
26th November 1919
1920
hospitalisation
Continuation
Hospital/Institution
Source:6790886
21st April 1920
1920
hospitalisation
Amputation of Right Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:6790886
25th June 1920
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
2761
Royal Air Force
Source:6790886
1970
death
Not War Related
Portsmouth Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7731023
Source:9093016
May 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Dollittle, |
| Source | 7723073 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Charles Street Newington London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2761 | Royal Air Force | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Francis Alice Dollittle | mother | ||
| John Charles Dollittle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Lilian Dollittle | sister | 1892 | |
| George Frederick Dollittle | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina R Kendrick | wife | 26th November 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-07 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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John Henry Dollittle in 1915JH Dollittle, shown in Flight magazine 2/7/15
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British Army WW1 Medal Index CardJ.H Dollittle R.F.C date of entry 24/1/1915Contributed by:
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Dollittle.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Dollittle.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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People featured on Great War LondonMore about People featured on Great War London
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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 | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Dollittle, aviation enthusiast | Stuart12032 | |
| Doolittle: a family from Worcestershire | Stuart12032 | |
| St. Saviour Southwark Registration District | Jonathan101862 | |
| Newington, London | Jonathan101862 | |
| Lance Corporal George Frederick Dollittle | Jonathan101862 | |
| Cross and Cockade | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Dollittle in 1915 | Stuart12032 | |
| RFC quintette of DCM winners | Stuart12032 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Henry Dollittle
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