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We remember John King Hardy
We remember John King Hardy
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:7604834
1901
1901
location
Clarks Hill, Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7604834
1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:7604830
1911
1911
location
Sandroyd School, Cobham, Surrey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7604830
1911
1917
location
5 Grange Road, Cambridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7568310
1917
1917
enlistment
Crystal Palace, London
United Kingdom
Source:7568310
3rd June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 40372
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell
Source:7568310
3rd June 1917 - 25th September 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7568310
26th September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 40372
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Killingholme-Calshot
Source:7568310
26th September 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 40372
Royal Air Force
Calshot-Seaplane Squadron, Alexandria-64 Wing
Source:7568310
1st April 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7568310
8th April 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7568310
3rd June 1919
1926
employment
Aeronautical Research Engineer
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Farnborough
Farnborough, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7646496
1926 - 1930
1930
employment
Food Preservation Engineer
DSIR - Ditton Laboratory
East Malling, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7646496
1930 - 1940
1936
marriage
Marjorie Mabyn Grigg-MacDonald
Source:7604835
3rd April 1936 - 1945
1939
location
Cross Keys Farm, Sevenoaks, Kent
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9652475
1939
1940
employment
Aeronautical Research Engineer
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Source:7646511
1940 - 1950
1945
marriage
Ruth Scandrett
Source:8670531
2nd November 1945
1979
death
Not War Related
Greeba, Isle of Man
Isle of Man
Source:7606187
19th October 1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John King |
| Initials | JK |
| Last Name | Hardy |
| Source | 7568310 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Grange Road, Cambridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Clarks Hill, Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Cross Keys Farm, Sevenoaks, Kent | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1939 | |
| Sandroyd School, Cobham, Surrey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 40372 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 40372 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Killingholme-Calshot | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 40372 | Royal Air Force | Calshot-Seaplane Squadron, Alexandria-64 Wing | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bate Hardy | father | ||
| Alice Mary Finch | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Mabyn Grigg-MacDonald | wife | 3rd April 1936 | |
| Ruth Scandrett | wife | 2nd November 1945 |
Media
Media
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John King Hardy in RNAS uniform, 1917My uncle John King Hardy in RNAS uniform, 1917.
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Flt Sub-Lt John King Hardy and pals, Sept 1917John King Hardy (L) and pals recently qualifed as Flight Sub-Lieutenants, Sept 1917.Contributed by:
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Three pals of John King Hardy, Sept 1917Three pals of John King Hardy, two also clearly now Flight Sub-Lieutenants, probably taken by JKH, Sept 1917Contributed by:
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John King Hardy in RNAS uniform, June 1917My uncle John King Hardy in RNAS uniform as TPFO.Contributed by:
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John King Hardy with family in garden, 1917John King Hardy in uniform at home with father and sisters in the garden.Contributed by:
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J K Hardy with cadets at Vendome, 1917RNAS cadets at Vendome flying station, France, John King Hardy standing on right. He was at Vendome for flight training from 30 June-25 Aug 1917.Contributed by:
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Maurice Farman N5047 at Vendome, 1917Maurice Farman Longhorn N5047 being prepared for takeoff at Vendome.Contributed by:
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Mechanics working on aircraft engine, Vendome,1917? RNAS Mechanics working on aircraft engines in a hut at Vendome,1917Contributed by:
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J K Hardy and pal sailing, Alexandria, Egypt, 1918Lt John King Hardy (on left) and pal sailing at Alexandria, Egypt, in 1918. He was stationed at the RAF seaplane base there from April 1918 until Jan 1919 on submarine patrols and escorting troop convoys.Contributed by:
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Launching Sopwith Baby at Alexandria, 1918Launching Sopwith Baby N-2131, with many assistants, outside the hangars at Alexandria, Egypt, in 1918. Other aircraft visible too.Contributed by:
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Officers at RAF seaplane base, Alexandria, 1918Formal photo of officers at the RAF seaplane base, Alexandria in 1918. Lt John King Hardy in middle row, 3rd from right.Contributed by:
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Jazz players at Seaplane base, 1918'H Norfield and J H Brigden' dressed up as Jazz players at the Seaplane base, Alexandria, Egypt, in 1918.Contributed by:
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Inscription on rear of Jazz players photo, 1918'Seaplane Base. Jazz. H Nort[h]field, J H Brigden'. Almost certainly Aircraftsmen Harold Northfield and John Henry Brigden. From Ft Lt John King Hardy's photo album.Contributed by:
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Staff car at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918.Staff car with driver at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918. From Ft Lt John King Hardy's photo album.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Trainees at the RNAS Flight Training School, Vendome, France, 1917More about Trainees at the RNAS Flight Training School, Vendome, France, 1917
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Early career of John King Hardy | Clare995 | |
| RAE representative on aircraft de-icing at NACA in the USA, 1942-47 | Clare995 | |
| Mention in Despatches for Lt John King Hardy. | Clare995 | |
| Report summary.A system for the automatic timing of aircraft over a speed course. | Clare995 | |
| Seaplane world speed record using new RAE photographic apparatus, 1929 | Clare995 | |
| R38 Memorial Prize awarded to J K Hardy for paper on 'Protection of Aircraft Against Ice', 1947 | Clare995 | |
| RNAS officer's service record for John King Hardy | Clare995 | |
| Newspaper report of marriage of John King Hardy & Ruth Scandrett, 2 Nov 1945, California. | Clare995 | |
| Link on this website to Aircraftsman John Henry Brigden. | Clare995 | |
| Link on this website to Aircraftsman Harold Northfield. | Clare995 | |
| Link on this website to Lt Gordon Frank Hyams, RNAS | Clare995 | |
| 1939 Register details for John K Hardy in Sevenoaks, Kent | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| John King Hardy in RNAS uniform, 1917 | Clare995 | |
| Flt Sub-Lt John King Hardy and pals, Sept 1917 | Clare995 | |
| Three pals of John King Hardy, Sept 1917 | Clare995 | |
| John King Hardy in RNAS uniform, June 1917 | Clare995 | |
| John King Hardy with family in garden, 1917 | Clare995 | |
| J K Hardy with cadets at Vendome, 1917 | Clare995 | |
| Maurice Farman N5047 at Vendome, 1917 | Clare995 | |
| Mechanics working on aircraft engine, Vendome,1917 | Clare995 | |
| J K Hardy and pal sailing, Alexandria, Egypt, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Launching Sopwith Baby at Alexandria, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Officers at RAF seaplane base, Alexandria, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Jazz players at Seaplane base, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Inscription on rear of Jazz players photo, 1918 | Clare995 | |
| Staff car at Seaplane Base, Alexandria, 1918. | Clare995 |
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