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We remember Noel Butler Hemsley, M.b.e.
We remember Noel Butler Hemsley, M.b.e.
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1895
sibling
Gordon Hemsley
Source:9190027
1895
1897
sibling
Dudley Hemsley
Source:9190027
1897
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9190027
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprenticed - Electrical Engineer
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9190027
2nd April 1911
1911
location
39 London Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9190027
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Electrical Engineer
Source:9189929
11th March 1914
1914
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9189929
11th March 1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
1148
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189929
11th March 1914
1914
awards
1914 Mons Star
Other War Service Award
Source:7569639
1914
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
1148
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189929
1st March 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
1148
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189929
1st September 1915
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Sergeant
1148
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189929
1st February 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Sergeant Major
1148
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189960
1st July 1916 - 17th September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9189960
17th September 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:9189946
31st December 1918
1919
awards
Member of the British Empire
Other War Service Award
Source:9189946
1st January 1919
1921
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
Royal Air Force
Source:9189850
31st March 1921
1921
death
Accident.
RAF Biggin Hill, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9189850
Source:9189914
31st March 1921
burial
London Borough of Bromley
United Kingdom
Source:9189850
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Noel Butler |
| Initials | NB |
| Last Name | Hemsley, M.b.e. |
| Source | 9189946 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 London Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1148 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1148 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1148 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1148 | Royal Flying Corps | Flight Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1148 | Royal Flying Corps | Temporary Sergeant Major | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Acting Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flying Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Mons Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Member of the British Empire | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Hemsley | mother | ||
| Henry Hemsley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hemsley | brother | 1895 | |
| Dudley Hemsley | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-03-07 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-03-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Officer Deaths 1921 | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| R.A.F. Biggin Hill | Jonathan101862 |
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