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We remember William Allaway
We remember William Allaway
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:7546877
16th December 1894
1914
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Mechanic
F/101
Royal Naval Air Service
Nos.3 & 1 Squadrons RNAS
Source:8930306
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service - Pembroke Naval Air Station
Source:8930306
1917
death
Killed whilst flying (drowned) in Sopwith 1 & 1/2 Strutter No.N5214 failed to return from patrol over Irish Sea.
Source:8930306
31st July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8930301
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Allaway |
| Source | 7546877 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F/101 | Royal Naval Air Service | Nos.3 & 1 Squadrons RNAS | Petty Officer Mechanic | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service - Pembroke Naval Air Station | Flight Sub-Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph George Allaway | father |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Allaway.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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