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We remember Henry Arkell Fildes
We remember Henry Arkell Fildes
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Samuel John Fildes
Source:9394208
1862
1864
sibling
Frederick George Fildes
Source:9394208
1864
1866
sibling
Mary E Fildes
Source:9394208
1866
1868
sibling
Ann Arkell Fildes
Source:9394208
1868
1872
sibling
Lilian Louisa Fildes
Source:9394208
1872
1874
sibling
Clara Margaret Fildes
Source:9394208
1874
1875
sibling
Florence Kate Fildes
Source:9394208
1875
1878
1880
sibling
Ada Nellie Fildes
Source:9394208
1880
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9394169
3rd April 1881
1881
location
‘Tremont House’, Hillside, in the Stapleton suburb of Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9394169
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9394186
5th April 1891
1891
location
19 St Paul Street, St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9394186
5th April 1891
1892
dates
Age 14
Source:9394204
September 1892
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9394208
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Cabinet Maker
Not known
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9394208
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Arley Park, Cotham, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9394208
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:6859334
4th August 1914
1917
appointments
Carpenter
Source:6859334
23rd October 1917 - 23rd February 1919
1917
dates
Age 39
Source:6859334
23rd October 1917
1917
employment
Aircraft Artisan (Erector)
Probably the Bristol Aeroplane Company
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6859334
23rd October 1917
1917
enlistment
Probably Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6859334
23rd October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2
101783
Royal Flying Corps
Chiseldon [near Swindon Wiltshire]
Source:6859334
23rd October 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3
101783
Royal Air Force
Chiseldon [near Swindon Wiltshire]
Source:6859334
1st April 1918 - 23rd February 1919
1918
dates
Age 40
Source:6859334
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:6859334
23rd February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6859334
23rd February 1919
1939
dates
Age 61
Source:9394160
September 1939
1939
location
Bristol County Borough, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9394160
September 1939
1962
dates
Age 83
Source:9394163
March 1962
1962
death
Not War Related
Henry Arkell Fildes died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 83. [Henry Arkell Fildes does not appear to have ever married]
Bristol Registration District, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9394163
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Arkell |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Fildes |
| Source | 6859334 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Paul Street, St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 2 Arley Park, Cotham, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Bristol County Borough, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| ‘Tremont House’, Hillside, in the Stapleton suburb of Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 101783 | Royal Flying Corps | Chiseldon [near Swindon Wiltshire] | Air Mechanic 2 | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 101783 | Royal Air Force | Chiseldon [near Swindon Wiltshire] | Air Mechanic 3 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Fildes nee Arkell | mother | ||
| Frederick John Fildes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel John Fildes | brother | 1862 | |
| Frederick George Fildes | brother | 1864 | |
| Mary E Fildes | sister | 1866 | |
| Ann Arkell Fildes | sister | 1868 | |
| Lilian Louisa Fildes | sister | 1872 | |
| Clara Margaret Fildes | sister | 1874 | |
| Florence Kate Fildes | sister | 1875 | |
| Ada Nellie Fildes | sister | 1880 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-23 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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