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We remember Charles James Comerford
We remember Charles James Comerford
Duplicate of Charles J Comerford
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
Aldershot Military
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8940391
2nd April 1901
1907
enlistment
Source:6924460
1907
1907
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
1166
Royal Flying Corps
57th Squadron
Source:6924460
11th October 1907
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8940835
12th August 1914
1917
events
Aviator's Certificate
Training
Ruislip
United Kingdom
Source:8940386
22nd February 1917
1917
location
70, Britton St., Gillingham, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8940386
22nd February 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:8829476
18th August 1917
employment
Tailors Assistant
Source:6924460
1917
death
Died of wounds
in German hands
Belgium
Source:8829476
Source:8940838
18th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XII. D. 13
Source:8940838
sibling
Emily Comerford
Source:8940391
sibling
Arthur L Comerford
Source:8940391
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Comerford |
| Source | 6924460 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70, Britton St., Gillingham, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd February 1917 | |
| Aldershot Military | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1166 | Royal Flying Corps | 57th Squadron | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Comerford | father | ||
| Elizabeth Comerford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Comerford | sister | ||
| Arthur L Comerford | brother |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Charles Comerford.Contributed by:
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News article extracted from Birkenhead NewsDetails of the death of N Bell and C ComberfordContributed by:
Alun44477
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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Record | Alun44477 | |
| ancestry link to Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificates, 1910-1950 | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| C. W. G. C. | john14663 | |
| Portrait of C J Comerford | Alun44477 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| News article extracted from Birkenhead News | Alun44477 |
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We remember Charles James Comerford
Also remembered by 2 people
