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We remember Harold John Walkerdine
We remember Harold John Walkerdine
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Glen Thorn House, Thornhill Road, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9574449
1901
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9574476
13th May 1918
employment
Contractors Asst
Source:6824560
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
68713
Source:6824560
1966
death
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9574444
Source:9574447
18th June 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Walkerdine, |
| Source | 9574476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Thorn House, Thornhill Road, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 68713 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Walkerdine | father |
Media
Media
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HJ (Jackie) Walkerdine in cockpit of SE5a B8266Sgt Walter Keen (left) and Cpl Jim Heggie (a C flight engine mechanic)Contributed by:
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56 Squadron C Flight at BalzieuxL to R: ME Mealing, WS Fielding-Johnson (flight commander), HJ Walkerdine, LW Jarvis, LN Franklin and AL GarrettContributed by:
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Harold John (Jackie) WalkerdineWounded in action 11.4.1918. Although seriously injured in a flying accident in October 1918, he survived the war and passed away in 1966. The flying helmet taht he had been wearing on 11.4.18 was cremated with him. Throughout his life he proudly wore two momentoes of his days in the RFC - an artificial kneecap and his RFC tie.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying CorpsMore about Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Harold Walkerdine of the RAF | Anne1202 | |
| HJ (Jackie) Walkerdine in cockpit of SE5a B8266 | David136928 | |
| 56 Squadron C Flight at Balzieux | David136928 | |
| Harold John (Jackie) Walkerdine | David136928 | |
| Harold John (Jackie) Walkerdine | David136928 |
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