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We remember William Henry Burns
We remember William Henry Burns
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
1915
1915
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Burns |
| Source | 9373534 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 100 | Flight Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Selina | mother | ||
| William Burns | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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A Contemptible Little Flying CorpsMore about A Contemptible Little Flying Corps
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3 Squadron, Royal Flying CorpsMore about 3 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
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Magnificent Men in Flying Machines: The Royal Flying Corp Land in France - 13 August 1914More about Magnificent Men in Flying Machines: The Royal Flying Corp Land in France - 13 August 1914
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Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying CorpsMore about Flying Fury: Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Tim136771 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Contemptible Little Flying Corps | Tim136771 |
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