Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember David Samuel Jillings
We remember David Samuel Jillings
Duplicate of David S Jillings
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1899
enlistment
New Kent Road
United Kingdom
Source:6884944
11th November 1899
1902
service
British Army
Corporal
Grenadier Guards
Source:6884944
1st December 1902
1907
service
British Army
Serjeant
Grenadier Guards
Source:6884944
1st February 1907
1913
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
9
Royal Flying Corps
2 Squadron
Source:6884944
21st January 1913
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Serjeant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6884944
18th May 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Hit by ground fire in the right hip. Bullet exited near the spine, fortunately without hitting major organs.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8456448
22nd August 1914
1914
commission
Regular
Source:6884944
11th December 1914
1914
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6884944
29th December 1914
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6884944
1915
1916
marriage
Lucetta E Yates
Source:8456439
1916
1926
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
Royal Air Force
Source:8456448
1926
1945
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:8456448
1945
employment
Clerk
Source:6884944
1953
death
Source:8456448
1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Samuel |
| Initials | DS |
| Last Name | Jillings, |
| Source | 6884944 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | Corporal | |||
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | Serjeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Squadron Leader | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Group Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Serjeant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 9 | Royal Flying Corps | 2 Squadron | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Jillings | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucetta E Yates | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-11 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
previous
next
Communities
Communities
-
A Contemptible Little Flying CorpsMore about A Contemptible Little Flying Corps
-
-
Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying CorpsMore about Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Airfields and Airmen: Cambrai | Trevor65535 | |
| A Contemptible Little Flying Corps | Tim136771 | |
| Group Captain David Samuel Jillings CBE MC | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| D S Jillings | Katherine27600 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember David Samuel Jillings
Also remembered by 3 people