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We remember Norman Birtwhistle
We remember Norman Birtwhistle
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Lewis Birtwhistle
Source:8577158
1897
1898
sibling
Gertrude Birtwhistle
Source:8577158
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8577158
31st March 1901
1901
location
19 West Mount Street, Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577158
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8577162
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Mechanic
A Machine Tools Manufactury
Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577162
2nd April 1911
1911
location
51 Howard Street, Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577162
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:8577164
11th June 1912
1912
employment
Mechanic
Bins and Bury Bus Company
Halifax, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577164
11th June 1912
1912
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:8577164
11th June 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
99018
Not Known
Source:8577164
11th June 1912 - 19th August 1917
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:8577164
12th August 1916
1916
marriage
Nellie Birtwhistle nee Ingham
Source:8577168
12th August 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (3rd Class)
99018
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8577164
20th August 1917 - 31st December 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (3rd Class)
401447
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8577164
1st January 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (3rd Class)
401447
Royal Air Force
Source:8577164
1st April 1918 - 31st July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (2nd Class)
401447
Royal Air Force
Source:8577164
1st August 1918 - 31st October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (1st Class)
401447
Royal Air Force
Source:8577164
1st November 1918 - 3rd March 1919
1919
dates
Age 25
Source:8577164
3rd March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8577172
3rd March 1919
1920
children
Marian Birtwhistle
Source:8577168
1920
1952
dates
Age 57
Source:8577172
June 1952
1952
death
Not War Related
Norman Birtwhistle died some 33 years after the ending of his service (latterly) with the Royal Air Force. He was 57.
Calder (Yorkshire) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8577172
June 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman |
| Initials | N |
| Last Name | Birtwhistle |
| Source | 6904156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 West Mount Street, Halifax, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 51 Howard Street, Halifax, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 99018 | Not Known | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 99018 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic (3rd Class) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 401447 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic (3rd Class) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 401447 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic (3rd Class) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 401447 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic (2nd Class) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 401447 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic (1st Class) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Birtwhistle | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Birtwhistle nee Oakes | mother | ||
| William Birtwhistle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Birtwhistle | brother | 1897 | |
| Gertrude Birtwhistle | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Birtwhistle nee Ingham | wife | 12th August 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-06-11 | 5'9" |
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flying Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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