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We remember Wilfred Reid May
We remember Wilfred Reid May
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
enlistment
Edmonton
Canada
Source:9093331
18th February 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
231048
202 Battalion
Source:9093331
18th February 1916
1916
location
10327, 99th Avenue, Edmonton
Canada
parents address
Source:9093331
18th February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7581108
25th October 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
209 Squadron
Source:7581108
3rd April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
H
Source:7581108
12th September 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9093373
3rd December 1918
1952
death
Provo, Utah
United States
Source:9093327
21st June 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Reid |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | May |
| Source | 7581108 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10327, 99th Avenue, Edmonton | Canada | parents address | known 18th February 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 231048 | 202 Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 209 Squadron | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | H | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander E May | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-18 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-18 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Encyclopedia | Trevor65535 | |
| Temporary Second Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Trevor65535 |
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