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We remember David Mervyn Johns
We remember David Mervyn Johns
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Miriam Johns
Source:8710292
1886
1892
sibling
Howard Samuel Johns
Source:8710292
1892
1896
sibling
Enid May Johns
Source:8710292
1896
1899
1901
location
Burry Port, Pembrey, Pembroke
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8710292
1901
1911
location
60 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8710293
1911
1917
enlistment
Source:8710261
4th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic (3rd Class)
69471
Royal Fling Corps
Recruits Department
Source:8710261
4th April 1917 - 20th June 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Officer Cadet
Royal Flying Corps
Training Unit
Source:7573637
20th June 1917 - 28th November 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7573637
28th November 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7573637
28th November 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:7573637
1st April 1918 - 30th July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
24th Wing
Source:7573637
30th July 1918 - 15th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
39 Training Depot Station
Source:7573637
15th August 1918 - 8th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
12 Group
Source:7573637
8th October 1918 - 28th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
39 Training Depot Station
Source:7573637
28th October 1918 - 3rd March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Unfit for flying
Hospital/Institution
Source:7573637
2nd December 1918 - 27th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7573637
11th May 1919
1922
marriage
Alice Steel-Payne
Source:8710282
1922 - 1970
1923
children
Glynis Johns
Source:8710282
5th October 1923
1976
marriage
Diana Churchill
Source:8710282
1976 - 1992
1992
death
Not War Related
Northwood, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8710282
6th September 1992
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Mervyn |
| Initials | DM |
| Last Name | Johns |
| Source | 7573637 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 | |
| Burry Port, Pembrey, Pembroke | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 69471 | Royal Fling Corps | Recruits Department | Air Mechanic (3rd Class) | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Training Unit | Officer Cadet | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 24th Wing | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 39 Training Depot Station | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 12 Group | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 39 Training Depot Station | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynis Johns | daughter | 5th October 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Johns | father | ||
| Margaret Anne Johns | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Johns | sister | 1886 | |
| Howard Samuel Johns | brother | 1892 | |
| Enid May Johns | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Steel-Payne | wife | 1922 | |
| Diana Churchill | wife | 1976 |
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 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cavalry of the Clouds (1987) | M2740 | |
| Obituary - The Independent (1992) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Mervyn Johns | M2740 |
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