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We remember William Barton Hughes
We remember William Barton Hughes
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Lydia Mary Hughes
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1894
1899
1901
location
Whaley Hall, Yeardsley cum Whaley, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1912
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9039044
1912 - 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
R.N.A.S
Source:9038660
1st September 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
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3rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed whilst flying in Sopwith Camel F.1 No.B6450, during practice flight, stalled on climbing turn & nosedived into ground
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9038660
Source:9038681
17th May 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9038703
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Barton |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Hughes |
| Source | 7572038 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Hall, Yeardsley cum Whaley, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R.N.A.S | Probationary Flight Officer | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Emily Hughes | mother | ||
| Alfred Hughes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Mary Hughes | sister | 1894 |
Media
Media
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HeadstoneFrom Find-a-grave https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=24365273&PIpi=123978669
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Lieutenant William Barton HughesFrom Birmingham Daily Post May 23, 1918Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| Funeral | Andrew10867 | |
| Aeroplane accident | Andrew10867 | |
| Lieutenant William Barton Hughes | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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