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We remember Charles Robert Plant
We remember Charles Robert Plant
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
Source:7587027
2nd November 1899
1901
location
196 Northumberland Park, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418059
1901
1911
location
196 Northumberland Park, Tottenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418064
1911
1917
enlistment
Mill Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:9418063
8th September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9418063
8th September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Flying Corps
No 10 T.T.W
Source:7587027
13th September 1917 - 14th December 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Flying Corps
No 1 Officer Cadet Wing, St Leonards
Source:7587027
16th December 1917 - 22nd February 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Flying Corps
No 6 School of Aeronautics, Bristol
Source:7587027
22nd February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Air Force
No 6 School of Aeronautics, Bristol
Source:7587027
1st April 1918 - 14th April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
104035
Royal Air Force
Armaments School
Source:7587027
14th April 1918 - 11th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Cadet
104035
Royal Air Force
No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome
Source:7587027
11th May 1918 - 8th June 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9418046
9th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
35th Brigade
Source:7587027
9th June 1918 - 8th August 1918
1918
appointments
Pilot
Source:9417515
8th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:9417515
8th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
No 5 Training Depot Station, RAF Collyweston
Source:9417515
8th August 1918
1918
death
Flying accident. RE8, B5131, entered a left hand spin from 2000ft, crashed and caught fire at 1955 hrs. Both occupants (2Lt Plant and 2Lt Goosey) were killed.
RAF Collyweston
United Kingdom
Source:9417515
8th August 1918
burial
London
Middlesex
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
5603/97
Source:9417515
Source:9418057
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Robert |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Plant |
| Source | 7587027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Northumberland Park, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 196 Northumberland Park, Tottenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | No 5 Training Depot Station, RAF Collyweston | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Flying Corps | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Flying Corps | No 10 T.T.W | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Flying Corps | No 1 Officer Cadet Wing, St Leonards | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Flying Corps | No 6 School of Aeronautics, Bristol | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Air Force | Armaments School | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Air Force | No 6 School of Aeronautics, Bristol | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 104035 | Royal Air Force | No 5 Training Depot Station, Easton~on~the~Hill Aerodrome | Flight Cadet | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 35th Brigade | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane S Plant | mother | ||
| Charles H Plant | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-09-07 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of RemembranceMore about Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of Remembrance
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike152380 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike152380 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Wittering Roll of Remembrance, Volume One, World War One; 1916 ~ 1918 | Mike152380 | |
| The London Gazette, 9 July 1918 | Mike152380 | |
| CWGC Casualty page | Mike152380 | |
| Royal Air Force Casualty Card - Incident - Plant, C.R. (Charles Robert) | Mike152380 | |
| Royal Air Force Casualty Card - Person - Plant, C.R. (Charles Robert) | Mike152380 | |
| Royal Air Force Roll of Honour | Mike152380 |
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