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We remember Christopher Bowers
We remember Christopher Bowers
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Clayton, Bradford Parish, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9556849
Source:9556846
23rd November 1888
1907
marriage
Mary Trought
Source:9556829
5th November 1907
1908
children
Winnifred Bowers
Source:6796291
6th April 1908
1910
children
Regina Bowers
Source:6796291
3rd January 1910
1911
employment
Dental Mechanic
Dentist
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9556825
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Commercial Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9556825
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Vincent Bowers
Source:6796291
30th July 1912
1915
children
Bernard Bowers
Source:6796291
31st July 1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6796291
7th August 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Airman
42809
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6796291
7th August 1916 - 1st September 1917
1916
employment
Dental Operator
Source:6796291
1916
1916
location
1 Eldon Street North, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6796291
1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
1st Airman
42809
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6796291
1st September 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
1st Airman
42809
Royal Air Force
Source:6796291
1st April 1918 - 1st September 1918
1918
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:6796291
7th June 1918 - 23rd February 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Corporal Mechanic
42809
Royal Air Force
Source:6796291
1st September 1918 - 1st October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal Mechanic
42809
Royal Air Force
Source:6796291
1st October 1918 - 1st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6796291
26th March 1919
1939
location
16 Gawber Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9556849
29th September 1939
1947
death
Not War Related
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9556826
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bowers |
| Source | 6796291 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Commercial Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1 Eldon Street North, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 16 Gawber Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 42809 | Royal Flying Corps | 1st Airman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 42809 | Royal Air Force | 1st Airman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 42809 | Royal Air Force | Acting Corporal Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 42809 | Royal Air Force | Corporal Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 42809 | Royal Flying Corps | 2nd Airman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnifred Bowers | daughter | 6th April 1908 | |
| Regina Bowers | daughter | 3rd January 1910 | |
| Vincent Bowers | son | 30th July 1912 | |
| Bernard Bowers | son | 31st July 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Farnsworth Turner | mother | ||
| George Henry Bowers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Trought | wife | 5th November 1907 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918More about Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918
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Additional Barnsley Men - Linda HuttonMore about Additional Barnsley Men - Linda Hutton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Register for Bradford, Lancashire | Linda571 | |
| 1939 Register | Linda571 |
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