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We remember John William Todkill
We remember John William Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Alfred Stephen Todkill
Source:9123097
1875
1882
sibling
Harold Todkill
Source:9123097
1882
1884
birth
the Ardwick suburb of Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9123095
Source:9123096
1884
1886
sibling
Percy Smith Todkill
Source:9123097
1886
1888
sibling
Mary Alice Todkill
Source:9123097
1888
1890
sibling
Joseph Ernest Todkill
Source:9123097
1890
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9123096
5th April 1891
1891
location
385a Hyde Road, Ardwick [suburb of] Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123096
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9123097
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Metal Broker's Agent
Probably his brother Harold a Metal Broker
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9123097
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Maskell Street, [south] Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123097
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9123099
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Broker's Assistant
Probably his brother Harold a Metal Broker
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9123099
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 South Grove, Plymouth Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9123099
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:6822295
4th August 1914
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:6822295
14th March 1917
1917
employment
Metal Merchant's Jobman
Probably his brother Harold a Metal Broker
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6822295
14th March 1917
1917
enlistment
Probably Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6822295
14th March 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class 3
66721
Royal Flying Corps
46th Balloon Section
Source:6822295
14th March 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6822295
29th June 1917 - 3rd November 1918
1918
appointments
Labourer
Source:6822295
1st April 1918 - 3rd November 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd Class
66721
Royal Air Force
46th Balloon Section
Source:6822295
1st April 1918 - 3rd November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in the field
Hospital/Institution
Source:6822295
4th October 1918 - 3rd November 1918
1918
dates
Age 34
Source:6822295
3rd November 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
John William Todkill ultimately died from pneumonia after a month in a Casualty Clearing Station being treated for his wounds. He died a week before the armistice that ended hostilities. He was 34.
45th Casualty Clearing Station Awoingt Nord Dept.
France
Source:6822295
3rd November 1918
burial
Awoingt, Nord Department
France
Cemetery/memorial reference: II. C. 2.
Source:9122527
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 6822295 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 South Grove, Plymouth Grove, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Maskell Street, [south] Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 385a Hyde Road, Ardwick [suburb of] Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 66721 | Royal Flying Corps | 46th Balloon Section | Air Mechanic Class 3 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 66721 | Royal Air Force | 46th Balloon Section | Private 2nd Class |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Todkill nee Smith | mother | ||
| Joseph Todkill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Stephen Todkill | brother | 1875 | |
| Harold Todkill | brother | 1882 | |
| Percy Smith Todkill | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Alice Todkill | sister | 1888 | |
| Joseph Ernest Todkill | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-14 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for 66721 John William Todkill - Royal Air Force | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Chorlton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 42698 Percy Smith Todkill - Lincolnshire Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 203060 Harold Todkill - the Border Regiment | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 65400 Alfred Stephen Todkill - Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flying Corps Kite Balloon | Keith22624 |
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