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We remember Walter Christie Bright
We remember Walter Christie Bright
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
George Bright
Source:8625451
1873
1875
sibling
Annie Bright
Source:8625451
1875
1877
sibling
Henry Bright
Source:8625451
1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8625451
3rd April 1881
1881
location
School House, Highnam Linton and Over, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625451
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Ralph Bright
Source:8625451
1881
1884
sibling
Walter Bright
Source:8625451
1884
1884
sibling
Owen Bright
Source:8625452
1884
1886
sibling
Amy Bright
Source:8625452
1886
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8625452
5th April 1891
1891
location
School House, Churcham, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625452
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Clerk
Railway
London
United Kingdom
Source:8625454
31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Church Road, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8625454
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8625456
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Photographer
Self Employed
London
United Kingdom
Source:8625456
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Filey Avenue, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625456
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6816001
17th January 1917
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6816001
25th January 1918 - 10th October 1918
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6816001
29th November 1918 - 16th December 1918
1920
discharge
Source:6816001
30th April 1920
1939
employment
Photographer
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9090873
29th September 1939
1939
location
32 Susan's Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9090873
29th September 1939
1952
dates
Age 74
Source:8625447
1952
marriage
Annie F
Source:9090873
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mech. 3
138158
Source:6816001
1952
death
Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8625447
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Christie |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Bright |
| Source | 6816001 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Filey Avenue, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Church Road, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 32 Susan's Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| School House, Churcham, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| School House, Highnam Linton and Over, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 138158 | Air Mech. 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Bright | mother | ||
| Alfred Bright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bright | brother | 1873 | |
| Annie Bright | sister | 1875 | |
| Walter Bright | brother | 1884 | |
| Ralph Bright | brother | 1881 | |
| Henry Bright | brother | 1877 | |
| Owen Bright | brother | 1884 | |
| Amy Bright | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie F | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-25 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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