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We remember Alan Rodman Mcafee, Dfc
We remember Alan Rodman Mcafee, Dfc
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:7739114
1901
1901
location
77 Carlton Mansions, Maida Vale, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7739114
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:7739115
1911
1911
location
Wellester House, Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7739115
1911
1915
employment
Apprentice in a Boot Factory
Source:7739124
1915
1915
location
66 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7739124
1915
1915
discharge
Source:7739124
3rd September 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7739124
12th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6840
Inns of Court Officer Training Corps
Source:7739124
14th October 1915 - 3rd September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Z/5647
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
London Division
Source:7739232
3rd September 1916 - November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/1843/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7739112
15th November 1916 - 31st March 1917
1917
location
Bickenhall Mansions, Baker Street, London, W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7578203
1917
1917
discharge
Source:7739110
31st March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 39181
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell
Source:7578203
1st April 1917 - 21st August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 39181
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Dover
Source:7578203
22nd August 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 39181
Royal Air Force
Dover-209 Sqdn
Source:7578203
1st April 1918 - 13th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain (Flying)
PI 39181
Royal Air Force
205 Sqdn
Source:7578203
14th August 1918 - 4th April 1919
1919
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7739225
30th May 1919
1932
marriage
Phyllis Brookes
Source:7739117
1932
1961
death
Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
Source:7739230
Source:7739119
9th December 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan Rodman |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Mcafee, Dfc |
| Source | 7739225 |
| Last Name | Mcafee |
| Source | 7739225 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 77 Carlton Mansions, Maida Vale, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Bickenhall Mansions, Baker Street, London, W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Wellester House, Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6840 | Inns of Court Officer Training Corps | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PI 39181 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 39181 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Dover | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 39181 | Royal Air Force | Dover-209 Sqdn | Lieutenant | |
| Royal Navy | Z/5647 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | London Division | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/1843/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 39181 | Royal Air Force | 205 Sqdn | Captain (Flying) |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Boak McAfee | father | ||
| Mary | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Brookes | wife | 1932 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-15 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt (Act./C.) Alan Rodman McAfee awarded the DFC, 1919 | Clare995 | |
| Probate of Alan Rodman McAfee, died 9 Dec 1961 | Clare995 | |
| RNVR service record for Alan Rodman McAfee, Z/5647, London Division | Clare995 |
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