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We remember Donald Ian Rugman Martin
We remember Donald Ian Rugman Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Vera Elvery Martin
Source:8814834
1894
1897
sibling
Winifred Laura Twin To Freda Elsie Martin
Source:8814834
1897
1897
sibling
Freda Elsie Twin To Winifred Laura Martin
Source:8814834
1897
1899
sibling
Ella Norah Martin
Source:8814834
1899
1900
1901
location
73 Union Street, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814827
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Norman Hadlow Martin
Source:8814834
1901
1903
sibling
Noreen Annie Martin
Source:8814834
1903
1907
sibling
Ena Bawn Martin
Source:8814834
1907
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:8814834
2nd April 1911
1911
location
164 Eglinton Hill, Plumstead, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814822
2nd April 1911
1918
location
164 Eglinton Road, Plumstead, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814822
10th June 1918
1918
appointments
Cadet Pilot
Source:8814955
11th June 1918 - 27th January 1919
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:8814822
11th June 1918
1918
employment
Lithographic Apprentice
Gilbert and Whitehead Company Ltd
New Eltham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8814822
11th June 1918
1918
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8814955
11th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
178448
Royal Air Force
Source:8814822
11th June 1918 - 19th January 1919
1919
commission
Temporary
Source:8814955
20th January 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
178448
Royal Air Force
Source:8814955
20th January 1919 - 27th January 1919
1919
dates
Age 18
Source:8814955
27th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8814955
27th January 1919
1925
dates
Age 24
Source:8814840
June 1925
1925
marriage
Doris Winifred Martin nee Clark
Source:8814840
June 1925
1939
dates
Age 39
Source:8814842
September 1939
1939
location
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8814842
September 1939
employment
Lithographic App
Source:6938173
1989
dates
Age 88
Source:8814844
March 1989
1989
death
Not War Related
Donald Ian Rugman Martin died some 70 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 88.
Greenwich Registration District, London
United Kingdom
Source:8814844
1989
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald Ian Rugman |
| Initials | DIR |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 6938173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Eglinton Hill, Plumstead, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 164 Eglinton Road, Plumstead, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th June 1918 | |
| 73 Union Street, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Woolwich, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 178448 | Royal Air Force | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 178448 | Royal Air Force | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Martin nee O'Sullivan | mother | ||
| William Luther Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Elvery Martin | sister | 1894 | |
| Winifred Laura Twin To Freda Elsie Martin | sister | 1897 | |
| Freda Elsie Twin To Winifred Laura Martin | sister | 1897 | |
| Ella Norah Martin | sister | 1899 | |
| Norman Hadlow Martin | brother | 1901 | |
| Noreen Annie Martin | sister | 1903 | |
| Ena Bawn Martin | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Winifred Martin nee Clark | wife | June 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-11 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Births Recorded St. Saviour Registration District Southwark London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Woolwich Registration District London | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| The London Gazette dated 2 September 1919 Pages 11006 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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