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We remember Edward Creswell Mapson
We remember Edward Creswell Mapson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Gladys Maud Mary Mapson
Source:8796441
1897
1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8796441
31st March 1901
1901
location
Ashton Gate Mews, Coronation Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796441
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Joan Mapson
Source:8796441
1902
1903
dates
Age 4
Source:8796446
3rd June 1903
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8796447
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Grove Boarding House, Cefnllys, Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8796447
2nd April 1911
1918
location
3041 6th Avenue West, Calgary, Alberta
Canada
parents address
Source:8796436
11th February 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:8796436
12th February 1918
1918
employment
Bank Clerk
Not known
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Source:8796436
12th February 1918
1918
enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8796436
12th February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Airman 3rd Class
CAN 171494
Royal Air Force
British Royal Air Force in Canada
Source:8796436
16th April 1918 - 21st August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Cadet
CAN 171494
Royal Air Force
British Royal Air Force in Canada
Source:8796436
22nd August 1918 - 14th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 20
Source:8796436
14th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8796436
14th February 1919
1981
death
Not War Related
Edward Creswell Mapson died some 63 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 82.
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
Source:8796450
18th March 1981
burial
Wembley Road, Parksville, British Columbia
Canada
Source:8796450
1981
dates
Age 82
Source:8796450
18th March 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Creswell |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Mapson |
| Source | 6930338 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3041 6th Avenue West, Calgary, Alberta | Canada | parents address | known 11th February 1918 | |
| Ashton Gate Mews, Coronation Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Grove Boarding House, Cefnllys, Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | CAN 171494 | Royal Air Force | British Royal Air Force in Canada | Airman 3rd Class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | CAN 171494 | Royal Air Force | British Royal Air Force in Canada | Flight Cadet |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Mapson nee Cresswell | mother | ||
| Frederick William Mapson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Maud Mary Mapson | sister | 1897 | |
| Joan Mapson | sister | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-12 | 6'0" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Records of 171494 Edward Cresswell Mapson | Keith22624 | |
| Births Recorded Britsol Registration District Gloucestershire | Keith22624 | |
| Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| A Picture of Edward Creswell Mapson Grave Marker | Keith22624 | |
| Wkipedia Entry on The Royal Flying Corps Canada | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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