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We remember Horace John Waters
We remember Horace John Waters
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Edward Arthur Waters
Source:8538772
1893
1894
sibling
Florence Una Waters
Source:8538772
1894
1895
1898
sibling
Bernard Charles Waters
Source:8538772
1898
1901
sibling
Doris Ethel Waters
Source:8538773
1901
1901
location
Rounton Road, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538772
1901
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Aircraftman
14975
Royal Flying Corps
12 Squadron
Source:6954143
13th November 1915 - 1st November 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:6954143
1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6954143
22nd February 1916 - 21st March 1919
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
First Aircraftman
14975
Royal Flying Corps
12 Squadron
Source:6954143
1st November 1916 - 11th July 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Corporal
14975
Royal Flying Corps
12 Squadron
Source:6954143
11th July 1917 - 1st September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
14975
Royal Flying Corps
12 Squadron
Source:6954143
1st September 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
Royal Air Force
12 Squadron
Source:6954143
1st April 1918 - 27th April 1919
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8538791
1st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6954143
27th April 1919
education
Cooper's Company Grammar School for Boys
Mile End, London
United Kingdom
Source:8538773
employment
Motor Cyclist
Source:6954143
1981
death
Not War Related
Died of pneumonia
London
United Kingdom
Source:8538771
24th May 1981
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:8538771
sibling
Leslie Ernest Waters
Source:8538773
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rounton Road, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14975 | Royal Flying Corps | 12 Squadron | First Aircraftman | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14975 | Royal Flying Corps | 12 Squadron | Acting Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14975 | Royal Flying Corps | 12 Squadron | Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 14975 | Royal Flying Corps | 12 Squadron | Second Aircraftman | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 12 Squadron | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward William Waters | father | ||
| Maud May Waters | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Arthur Waters | brother | 1893 | |
| Florence Una Waters | sister | 1894 | |
| Bernard Charles Waters | brother | 1898 | |
| Doris Ethel Waters | sister | 1901 | |
| Leslie Ernest Waters | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-15 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Entry - Award of Meritorious Service Medal (1918) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Warner | M2740 |
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