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We remember Charles Robert Tolley
We remember Charles Robert Tolley
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
129 Church Street, Staines
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606914
1901
1911
location
Diamond Cottage, Coleford Bridge Road, Bromley Green, Farnborough
United Kingdom
Source:7606728
1911
1917
enlistment
South Farnborough
United Kingdom
Source:6840785
11th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Third Class Air Mechanic
84063
Source:6840785
11th June 1917 - 10th October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
20 CW Winchester
Source:7606744
4th July 1917 - 24th August 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Number 2 School of Military Aeronautics Oxford
Source:7606744
24th August 1917 - 13th October 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6840785
10th October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
25 Training Squadron Thetford
Source:7606744
13th October 1917 - 13th November 1917
1917
location
Pinewood View, Mytchett Road, Frimley Green
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7606744
1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
87 Squadron Sedgeford
Source:7606744
13th November 1917 - 13th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
40 Training Squadron
Source:7606744
13th March 1918 - 19th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
40 Training Squadron Croydon
Source:7606744
13th March 1918 - 29th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2n Lt
65 Squadron
Source:7606744
19th May 1918 - 12th December 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lt
65 Squadron
Source:7606744
29th May 1918 - 12th December 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lt
29 Training Depot Station
Source:7606744
12th December 1918 - 21st April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Fatal Injuries
Hospital/Institution
Source:7615352
21st April 1919
employment
Apprentice
Royal Aircraft Factory
Farnborough
United Kingdom
Source:7606711
employment
Milling Machingst
Source:6840785
1919
death
Not War Related
Aircraft Accident at East Boldre having returned from active service in France. Accident happened at 3.45 on the aerodrome. Sopwith Dolphin C8096 fitted with a 200HP Hispano Suiza engine.
East Boldre
United Kingdom
Source:7606711
Source:7615352
21st April 1919
burial
Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7606711
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Robert |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Tolley |
| Source | 6840785 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Church Street, Staines | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Diamond Cottage, Coleford Bridge Road, Bromley Green, Farnborough | United Kingdom | 1911 | ||
| Pinewood View, Mytchett Road, Frimley Green | United Kingdom | parents address | 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 40 Training Squadron | Cadet | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 65 Squadron | 2n Lt | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 87 Squadron Sedgeford | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 20 CW Winchester | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Number 2 School of Military Aeronautics Oxford | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 84063 | Third Class Air Mechanic | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 40 Training Squadron Croydon | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 25 Training Squadron Thetford | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 65 Squadron | Lt | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29 Training Depot Station | Lt |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Rocquebre | mother | ||
| Charles John Tolley | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Accident Card 03Handwritten note on accident card detailing finding of Court of Inquiry into accident.Contributed by:
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BE2e B8816 Photographed at HounslowPhoto presumably taken by Charles Robert of BE2e B8816. This machine was rebuilt by the 18th Wing ARS at Hounslow. B8816 was allocated to 25 TS at Thetford on 5 March 1918 serving wit that Squadron until at least 26 April 1918. In June it was with 126 Squadron at Fowlmere and in August at 35 TDS Duxford.Contributed by:
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CRT top leftTraining on a static rig to use a top wing mounted Lewis gun on a Foster mounting commonly found on the SE5a. Presumably at SMA OxfordContributed by:
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Charles Robert TolleyIn uniform, appears to be addressed to his brother, Mark TolleyContributed by:
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News paper cutting describing the accidentNews paper cutting kept by CRT's brother Mark Tolley, describing the accident and injuries sustained.Contributed by:
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CRT with Sopwith DolphinSRT with Sopwith Dolphin of the type he was flying when killed.Contributed by:
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CRT retouched period photo in SE5Charles Robert in the cockpit of a SE5Contributed by:
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CRT is Buried at Aldershot Military CemetaryPhoto taken November 2014 of CRT headstoneContributed by:
Jonathan51084
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jonathan51084 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan51084 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Jonathan51084 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan51084 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan51084 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Boldre Airfield History | Jonathan51084 | |
| RAF story vault | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt Charles Robert Tolley | Jonathan51084 | |
| Accident Card 01 | Jonathan51084 | |
| Accident Card 02 | Jonathan51084 | |
| Accident Card 03 | Jonathan51084 | |
| Memorial card from Funeral | Jonathan51084 | |
| BE2e B8816 Photographed at Hounslow | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT top left | Jonathan51084 | |
| Charles Robert Tolley | Jonathan51084 | |
| News paper cutting describing the accident | Jonathan51084 | |
| Charles Robert Tolley | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT with Sopwith Dolphin | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT with un named | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT on leave | Jonathan51084 | |
| London Gazette 31 may 1918 | Jonathan51084 | |
| Gazette 1918 | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT retouched period photo in SE5 | Jonathan51084 | |
| CRT is Buried at Aldershot Military Cemetary | Jonathan51084 |
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We remember Charles Robert Tolley
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