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We remember Walter George Raymond Hinchliffe Dfc
We remember Walter George Raymond Hinchliffe Dfc
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
Gladys Elvira Hinchliffe
Source:9382407
1896
1910
education
Medicine
The University of Liverpool
Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9382942
4th October 1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9382407
2nd April 1911
1911
location
119 Bedford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382407
2nd April 1911
1912
commission
Source:9384534
20th March 1912
1912
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps Territorial Force
West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column
Source:9384579
20th March 1912 - 25th June 1912
1912
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps Territorial Force
West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column
Source:9384589
26th June 1912 - 30th April 1913
1913
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps Territorial Force
West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column
Source:9384589
1st May 1913
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Probationary)
Royal Naval Air Service
Redcar
Source:7570484
3rd April 1916 - 28th December 1916
1916
appointments
Under instruction
Source:9386056
18th September 1916
1916
events
Royal Aero Club Aviator Certificat
Training
Redcar, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9387045
21st September 1916 - 21st September 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Flight Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:7570484
29th December 1916 - 11th February 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell Central Depot and Training Establishment
Source:7570484
12th February 1917 - 30th September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:7570484
1st October 1917 - 28th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
Source:7570484
29th May 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9387505
1st January 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Source:9382485
1919
1923
children
Joan M Hinchliffe
Source:9387031
1923
1923
marriage
Emilie J Hinchliffe nee Gallizien
Source:9387023
1923
1928
children
Pamela R Hinchliffe
Source:9387036
1928
service
British Army
Colour-Serjeant
Territorial Force, Officer Training Corps
Junior Division
Source:9384534
1928
death
Not War Related
Died attempting an Atlantic crossing to Newfoundland.
Atlantic Ocean
United Kingdom
Source:9185018
13th March 1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter George Raymond |
| Initials | WGR |
| Last Name | Hinchliffe Dfc |
| Source | 9387505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Bedford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Territorial Force, Officer Training Corps | Junior Division | Colour-Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps Territorial Force | West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps Territorial Force | West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps Territorial Force | West Lancashire Divisional Transport and Supply Column | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | Temporary Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | Flight Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Temporary Captain | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | Redcar | Temporary Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Probationary) | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell Central Depot and Training Establishment | Acting Flight Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan M Hinchliffe | daughter | 1923 | |
| Pamela R Hinchliffe | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Hinchliffe | mother | ||
| Richard George Hinchliffe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Elvira Hinchliffe | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie J Hinchliffe nee Gallizien | wife | 1923 |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Flying CrossDistinguished Flying Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Walter Hinchliffe.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Aerodrome | Anne1202 | |
| UK, Medical and Dental Students Registers, 1882-1937 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 26 Apr 1912 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 25 Jun 1912 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 18 Nov 1913 | Gordon760 | |
| The Navy List October 1916 | Gordon760 | |
| The Navy List August 1917 | Gordon760 | |
| Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificates, 1910-1950 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 31 Dec 1918 | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Walter George Hinchcliffe | Anne1202 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Vincent96527 |
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