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We remember Walter Frank Anstey
We remember Walter Frank Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
location
Carey, Morden, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988173
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Drapers Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:6988176
31st March 1901
1901
location
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:6988176
31st March 1901
1913
marriage
Hannah M Davies
Source:6988174
8th October 1913
1916
enlistment
Source:6803292
1916
1916
employment
Vulcaniser
Source:6803292
30th October 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
49194
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6803292
30th October 1916 - 9th February 1917
1916
location
16 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6803292
30th October 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Corporal
49194
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6803292
10th February 1917 - 20th February 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
49194
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6803292
21st February 1917 - 12th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Corporal
49194
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6803292
13th March 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal Mechanic
49194
Royal Air Force
Source:6803292
1st April 1918 - 18th March 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6803292
5th June 1918 - 12th February 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
49194
RAF Reserve
Source:6803292
18th March 1919 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6803292
30th April 1920
1959
death
Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:7621785
Source:6988175
15th November 1959
sibling
John Lawrence Anstey
Source:6988173
sibling
Maud M Anstey
Source:7621790
location
237 Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7621785
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Frank |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6803292 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th October 1916 | |
| 237 Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Carey, Morden, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Northampton | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | RAF Reserve | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | Royal Flying Corps | Acting Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | Royal Flying Corps | Acting Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 49194 | Royal Air Force | Corporal Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Anstey | father | ||
| Ann Maria Sharland | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawrence Anstey | brother | ||
| Maud M Anstey | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah M Davies | wife | 8th October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-30 | 5'11" |
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Grampa removing a propeller from a damaged planeGrampa was always afraid of flying as he was required to go aloft after repairing a plane. I think that was pretty dicey in those days.Contributed by:
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Grampa in the late 50she was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on his converted navy launch "Helen". he kept her at Parkstone Yacht Club.Contributed by:
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W.F. Anstey Family about 1937Grampa (W.F.Anstey) his wife, my dad David Russell (on left) and uncle John Lawrence on rightContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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 | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Hannah21187 | |
| Dorset, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-2001 (Ancestry.com) | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Parents Marriage | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W.F. Anstey | paul63305 | |
| Grampa removing a propeller from a damaged plane | paul63305 | |
| A picture of Grampa in civies | paul63305 | |
| Grampa in the late 50s | paul63305 | |
| Walter Frank Anstey and David Russell Anstey | paul63305 | |
| W.F. Anstey Family about 1937 | paul63305 |
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