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We remember Harold William Youngs
We remember Harold William Youngs
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9092527
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Commercial Traveller
Source:9092527
2nd April 1911
1911
location
96 High Street Deptford South London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9092527
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Violet Lillian Youngs nee Bellsham
Source:9092582
27th July 1911
1913
children
Betty Eileen Youngs
Source:6808508
22nd October 1913
1917
enlistment
Not stated
United Kingdom
Source:6808508
12th January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6808508
12th January 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
54048
Royal Air Force
14th Balloon Section
Source:6808508
1st April 1918
1919
location
222 Whitehorse Lane South Norwood
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9092607
8th March 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6808508
17th July 1919
employment
Traveller
Source:6808508
1919
death
Killed in Action
Awarded Military Medal 17/7/1919
France
Source:9092542
Source:7656179
8th March 1919
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
M.15
Source:9092542
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Youngs, |
| Source | 6808508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Whitehorse Lane South Norwood | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th March 1919 | |
| 96 High Street Deptford South London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54048 | Royal Air Force | 14th Balloon Section | Aircraftman 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Eileen Youngs | daughter | 22nd October 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Lillian Youngs nee Bellsham | wife | 27th July 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-12 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Register of Soldiers effectsYoungs Harold William RAF 54048 10/3/1919 In action. Obtained from Ancestry.co.uk
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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 | Stuart12032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| One road at war: Arthurdon Road, SE4 | Jonathan101862 | |
| RAF Memorial | Jonathan101862 | |
| Youngs, Harold W | Jonathan101862 | |
| Sydenham, Forest Hill & District Tradesmens' WW1 War Memorial Names | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Soldiers effects | Jonathan101862 | |
| RAF Memorial | Jonathan101862 |
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