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We remember William James Batten
We remember William James Batten
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Ernest Batten
Source:8589738
1891
1895
1901
location
St Mary's Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8589738
1901
1911
employment
Carpenter
United Kingdom
Source:8589707
1911
1911
location
6 Kings Street, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8589707
1911
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
401024
Source:6903695
3rd August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Injuries sustained as a result of aerial combat with Manfred Von Richthofen.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6903695
13th April 1917
1918
discharge
Source:6903695
12th September 1918
1927
death
Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8589715
1927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Batten |
| Source | 6903695 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kings Street, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| St Mary's Road, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 401024 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Batten | father | ||
| Belisea Agnes Wood | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Batten | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-12 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shot down by the Red Baron | Trevor65535 |
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