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We remember Vincent Lionel Graham
We remember Vincent Lionel Graham
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Reginald Graham
Source:9465206
1892
1893
sibling
Douglas Graham
Source:9465206
1893
1894
sibling
Ellen H Graham
Source:9465206
1894
1896
sibling
Maude Graham
Source:9465206
1896
1899
1901
location
28 Hardinge Road, Ashford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9465206
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9464978
2nd April 1911
1911
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9464978
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9464978
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Employee
Johnson and Phillips Electrical Engineers
United Kingdom
Source:9464314
1915 - January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
3/Air Mechanic
54897
Source:6809515
18th January 1917 - 10th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2/Air Mechanic
54897
Source:6809515
11th April 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
enlistment
Source:6809515
1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3
54897
Source:6809515
1st April 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
54897
Source:6809515
1st July 1918 - 31st August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1
54897
Source:6809515
1st September 1918 - 31st December 1918
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Leading Aircraftman Fitter A.E.
54897
Source:6809515
1st January 1919 - 25th January 1921
1919
theatres
Russia :3
Source:6809515
17th March 1919 - 10th October 1919
1921
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Leading Aircraftman Fitter A.E.
54897
Reserve
Source:6809515
26th January 1921 - 17th January 1925
1921
employment
Police Constable
Metropolitan Police
Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
Source:9465155
10th October 1921 - 19th February 1932
1925
marriage
Elsie Graham nee Richards
Source:9465172
24th March 1925
1928
children
Jean Graham
Source:9465196
1928
1932
employment
Manager
Himself
Lee Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:9465155
1932 - 1971
1944
awards
MBE
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:9464314
15th December 1944
1944
service
British Army
Major
County of London Home Guard
25th Battalion
Source:9465008
15th December 1944
employment
Fitter
Source:6809515
1971
death
Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
Source:9464988
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vincent Lionel |
| Initials | VL |
| Last Name | Graham |
| Source | 9464978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Hardinge Road, Ashford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | 2/Air Mechanic | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | Air Mechanic 3 | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | Air Mechanic 2 | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | Air Mechanic 1 | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | Leading Aircraftman Fitter A.E. | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | 3/Air Mechanic | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 54897 | Reserve | Leading Aircraftman Fitter A.E. | ||
| British Army | County of London Home Guard | 25th Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MBE | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Graham | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Graham | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Graham | brother | 1892 | |
| Douglas Graham | brother | 1893 | |
| Ellen H Graham | sister | 1894 | |
| Maude Graham | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Graham nee Richards | wife | 24th March 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1932-02 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Masonian with the Old Masonians' Gazette Dec 1971 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 12 Dec 1944 | Gordon760 | |
| Metropolitan Police Pension Registers, 1852-1932 | Gordon760 |
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