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We remember Charles Mcelroy Carpenter
We remember Charles Mcelroy Carpenter
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1917
location
6 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois
United States
parents address
Source:6830371
1917
1917
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:6830371
24th July 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 3rd Class
74335
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6830371
24th July 1917 - 26th November 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
General List
Source:8859521
27th November 1917 - 31st December 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant (Flying Officer)
Royal Flying Corps
General List - HQ Tng. Div.
Source:8859521
1st January 1918 - 6th January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
67 Training Squadron
Source:8859521
7th January 1918 - 21st March 1918
employment
Misc (Aviator-Cadet) Salesman For
Source:6830371
1918
death
Aeroplane accident - whilst diving Sopwith F.1 Camel, #B2521, lost control, partially recovered, stalled and right-hand spin into ground without engine running
Shawbury
United Kingdom
Source:8859521
Source:9398515
21st March 1918
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
South East part
Source:8859520
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Mcelroy |
| Initials | CM |
| Last Name | Carpenter |
| Source | 6830371 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois | United States | parents address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 74335 | Royal Flying Corps | Aircraftman 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | General List - HQ Tng. Div. | Second Lieutenant (Flying Officer) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 67 Training Squadron | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | General List | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Albert Carpenter | father | ||
| Beatrice Wylie Carpenter nee Cercham | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04 | 5'9" |
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The gravestone of Charles McElroy Carpenter.The grave of Charles McElroy Carpenter at St. Mary the Virgin's Church Yard, Shawbury, Shropshire, UK.
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Roderick19330
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | R58235 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON GAZETTE, 22 JANUARY, 1918 Second lieutenant | R58235 | |
| Ontario Birth Index 1860-1920 Transcription | Roderick19330 | |
| Carpenter, C.M. (Charles McElroy) {RAF StoryVault] | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The gravestone of Charles McElroy Carpenter. | Roderick19330 |
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