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We remember Martin O'connor, M.s.m.
We remember Martin O'connor, M.s.m.
Duplicate of Martin O'connor
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Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Winifred O'connor
Source:8825503
1884
1888
1892
sibling
Mary O'connor
Source:8825503
1892
1893
sibling
Agnes O'connor
Source:8825503
1893
1897
sibling
William O'connor
Source:8825503
1897
1899
sibling
Lillian M. O'connor
Source:8825503
1899
1901
location
313 Brickiln Street, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8825503
1901
1910
enlistment
Source:6913620
1910
1912
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1st Class
1085
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9514205
September 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6913620
16th August 1914 - 18th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6913620
9th November 1915 - 9th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6913620
12th October 1916 - 21st March 1919
1917
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8825442
4th June 1917
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Major
1085
Royal Air Force
20 Squadron
Source:6913620
21st February 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8825448
11th July 1919
1921
location
6 Church Street, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9514205
June 1921
education
St Mary and St John's Catholic School
Snow Hill, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
Source:9514205
employment
Motor Tyre Maker
Source:6913620
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant /Acting Sergeant Major
1085
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8822496
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Serjeant Major
1085
Royal Air Force
41st Squadron.
Source:8825448
service
British Army
South Staffordshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:6913620
1921
death
War Related Sickness
"Died at home. Sudden heart failure 7.6.21 caused by being gassed in Army"
Dudley, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8822497
Source:9514205
Source:6913620
7th June 1921
burial
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
III. 15. 14.
Source:8822497
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Martin |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | O'connor, M.s.m. |
| Source | 8822496 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Brickiln Street, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Church Street, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | their own address | known June 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1085 | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Sergeant /Acting Sergeant Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1085 | Royal Air Force | 41st Squadron. | Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1085 | Royal Air Force | 20 Squadron | Sergeant Major | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1085 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa O'Connor | mother | ||
| Martin O'Connor | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred O'Connor | sister | 1884 | |
| Mary O'Connor | sister | 1892 | |
| Agnes O'Connor | sister | 1893 | |
| William O'Connor | brother | 1897 | |
| Lillian M. O'Connor | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 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 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette 4 June 1917 - Meritorious Service medal | R58235 | |
| London gazette 4 June 1917 - Meritorious Service Medal | R58235 | |
| London Gazette 11 July 1919 - Mentioned in Despatches | R58235 | |
| Martin O'Connor | Heidi27098 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| O'CONNOR, Martin #1085 | R58235 | |
| O'CONNOR, Martin #1085 | R58235 | |
| O'CONNOR, Martin #1085 | R58235 | |
| O'CONNOR, Martin #1085 | R58235 |
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We remember Martin O'connor, M.s.m.
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