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We remember Reginald Leigh Denny
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1907
employment
Actor
Source:8735923
1907 - 1966
1913
marriage
Irene L Haisman
Source:8735923
28th January 1913 - 1928
1916
children
Barbara Denny-Simmons
Source:8735923
1916
1917
appointments
Observer - Royal Flying Corps
Source:8735923
1917
1917
enlistment
Source:8735922
8th October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic
318727
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8735922
8th October 1917 - 31st May 1918
1917
location
North Rivers, Bank, New York
United States
their own address
Source:8735922
8th October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded by 'friendly fire' during a night flying exercise
Hospital/Institution
Source:8735928
1918
1918
appointments
Pilot Instructor
Source:8735922
31st May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
Royal Air Force
No. 1 Cadet Wing
Source:7559729
31st May 1918 - 23rd February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
Royal Air Force
6 Squadron
Source:7559729
23rd August 1918 - 12th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Cadet
Royal Air Force
Flight School
Source:7559729
12th October 1918 - 9th November 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Cadet
Royal Air Force
Flight School
Source:7559729
9th November 1918 - 14th January 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Cadet
2 Cadet Wing
Source:7559729
14th January 1919 - 15th February 1919
1919
commission
Temporary
Source:7559729
15th February 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
2 Cadet Wing
Source:7559729
15th February 1919 - 28th February 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Canada
Source:7559729
28th February 1919
1928
marriage
Betsy Lee
Source:8735923
1928 - 1967
1932
employment
Business Owner
Reginald Denny Industries
Source:8735923
1932
children
Reginald Denny Jr
Source:8735928
education
St Francis Xavier College
Mayfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8735923
1967
death
Not War Related
Died following a stroke
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
United Kingdom
Source:8735923
Source:8834372
16th June 1967
burial
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
United Kingdom
Source:8735923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Leigh |
| Initials | RL |
| Last Name | Denny |
| Source | 7559729 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Rivers, Bank, New York | United States | their own address | known 8th October 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 318727 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight School | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight School | Flight Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 2 Cadet Wing | Flight Cadet | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 2 Cadet Wing | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | No. 1 Cadet Wing | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 6 Squadron | Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Canada | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Denny-Simmons | daughter | 1916 | |
| Reginald Denny Jr | son |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Lee | wife | 1928 | |
| Irene L Haisman | wife | 28th January 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-08 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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2nd Lt R L Denny RAFPhoto by 'Packard' of New York, The Denny Family ArchivesContributed by:
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2nd Lt R L Denny RAFPhoto by 'Packard' of New York, The Denny Family ArchivesContributed by:
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2nd Lt R L Denny RAFPhoto by 'Packard' of New York, The Denny Family ArchivesContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who | M2740 | |
| Reginald Denny - With the Royal Flying Corps | M2740 | |
| Reginald L Denny death registration1967 | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| R L Denny | M2740 | |
| 2nd Lt R L Denny RAF | M2740 | |
| 2nd Lt R L Denny RAF | M2740 | |
| 2nd Lt R L Denny RAF | M2740 |
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