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We remember William Edward Cotton
We remember William Edward Cotton
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
St.George Hanover Square, Westminster London
United Kingdom
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12th May 1899
1904
education
Dean Farmer
Westminster
United Kingdom
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1904 - 1914
1915
service
British Army
Drummer
3065
London Regiment
2/2nd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers)
Source:8800170
1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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30th August 1915 - 5th October 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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7th October 1915 - 20th January 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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22nd January 1916 - 15th February 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Officer Cadet
Royal Flying Corps
2 Officer Cadet Wing
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22nd October 1917 - 18th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Officer Cadet
Royal Flying Corps
5 S of A
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18th January 1918 - 9th March 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
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9th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
5 S of A
Source:7557294
9th March 1918 - 30th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
16 Training Squadron (RFC Yatebury)
Source:7557294
30th March 1918 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
16 Training Squadron
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1st April 1918 - 7th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Unfit for G. S. 3 duties
Hospital/Institution
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27th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Unfit for flying duties (four weeks)
Hospital/Institution
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6th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Unfit for G. S. 3 duties (hospital case)
Hospital/Institution
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16th May 1918
1918
location
32 Lancefield Street, Queen's Park, London
United Kingdom
parents address
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1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
37 Training Depot Squadron
Source:7557294
7th November 1918 - 6th March 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
28 Wing
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6th March 1919 - 2nd June 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Admitted to Chiseldon Military Hospital
Hospital/Institution
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26th March 1919 - 8th April 1919
1919
discharge
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2nd June 1919
service
British Army
Private
782160
London Regiment
29th (City of London) Battalion
Source:8800170
1969
death
Wembley, London
United Kingdom
Source:9328098
25th March 1969
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lancefield Street, Queen's Park, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3065 | London Regiment | 2/2nd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers) | Drummer | |
| British Army | 782160 | London Regiment | 29th (City of London) Battalion | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 5 S of A | Officer Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 5 S of A | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 16 Training Squadron (RFC Yatebury) | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 16 Training Squadron | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 37 Training Depot Squadron | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 2 Officer Cadet Wing | Officer Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 28 Wing | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Cotton | Jonathan101862 | |
| Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye. | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Cotton | M2740 |
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