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We remember Harold John Mason
We remember Harold John Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Clara Mabel Mason
Source:7001937
1887
1890
1893
sibling
Henry Mason
Source:7001937
18th September 1893
1911
employment
Engineer's Pattern Maker
United Kingdom
Source:8857345
1911
1911
location
38 Dawley Road, Horsehay, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8857345
1911
1915
employment
Pattern Maker
United Kingdom
Source:6943610
August 1915
1915
enlistment
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:6943610
30th August 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
8130
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8857325
30th August 1915 - 4th March 1916
1916
death
Horsesay, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:7001937
4th March 1916
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
In churchyard (Headstone in Shrewsbury General Cemetery)
Source:8857325
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Mason |
| Source | 7001937 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Dawley Road, Horsehay, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 8130 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Groucott | mother | ||
| William Mason | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Mabel Mason | sister | 1887 | |
| Henry Mason | brother | 18th September 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark brown | Hazel |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-30 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Harold John Mason's Gravestone.Harold John Mason's gravestone in Shrewsbury Cemetery. Harold was buried in St. John’s Churchyard, Lawley, Shropshire, but when the churchyard was cleared his memorial stone was erected in Shrewsbury Cemetery.
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New Memorial Stone of Harold John MasonA new headstone was dedicated on the morning of 23rd November 2015 at St. John's Church, Lawley, in the churchyard close to the large tree towards the rear of the churchyard, although not on the exact location of Harold’s interment. The dedication was officiated by the Reverend Timothy Storey. In attendance were members of the church and two representatives from the CWGC. The photograph shown here was taken on 24th December 2016.Contributed by:
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Obituary NoticeObituary notice from the Wellington Journal 18th March 1916.Contributed by:
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Coroner's Inquest ReportNewspaper report of the Coroner's inquest into the death of Harold John Mason, which took place on 7th March 1916 three days after Harold's death.Contributed by:
Paula49468
Communities
Communities
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Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research RequiredMore about Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research Required
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | R58235 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Coroner's Inquest Report. | Paula49468 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold John Mason's Gravestone. | Paula49468 | |
| New Memorial Stone of Harold John Mason | Paula49468 | |
| Obituary Notice | Paula49468 | |
| Coroner's Inquest Report | Paula49468 |
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