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We remember Oliver Humphrey Cantrill
We remember Oliver Humphrey Cantrill
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:7931429
1901
1901
location
Church Gate, Iver, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7931429
1901
1903
sibling
Martin David Cantrill
Source:7931433
1903
1904
sibling
Basil Miles Cantrill
Source:7931433
1904
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:7931433
1911
1911
location
24 Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7931433
1911
1917
location
Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7554443
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 39412
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell
Source:7554443
13th May 1917 - 3rd October 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7554443
3rd October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 39412
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Manston (Fighting School)-No.2 Wing
Source:7554443
3rd October 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 39412
Royal Air Force
No. 2 Wing (Aegean)-62 Wing, 220 Squadron-62 Wing, 222 Squadron
Source:7554443
1st April 1918 - 3rd February 1919
1985
death
Woodbridge, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:7931437
1st September 1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver Humphrey |
| Initials | OH |
| Last Name | Cantrill |
| Source | 7554443 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Church Gate, Iver, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 39412 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 39412 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Manston (Fighting School)-No.2 Wing | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 39412 | Royal Air Force | No. 2 Wing (Aegean)-62 Wing, 220 Squadron-62 Wing, 222 Squadron | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lees | mother | ||
| Thomas Crosbee Cantrill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin David Cantrill | brother | 1903 | |
| Basil Miles Cantrill | brother | 1904 |
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 |
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