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We remember Norman Percy Playford
We remember Norman Percy Playford
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Alice Kate Playford
Source:9403228
1887
1888
sibling
Frank Douglas Playford
Source:9403228
1888
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9403228
1891
1891
location
Oxford Road, Teddington, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403228
1891
1893
sibling
Evelyn Frances Playford
Source:9403235
1893
1896
sibling
Humphrey Blake Playford
Source:9403235
1896
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9403233
1901
1901
location
Grove House Private School, Stoke next Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9403233
1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9403235
1911
1911
employment
Merchant's Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9403235
1911
1911
location
59 Talgarth Mansions, West Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403235
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant (Observer training)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Clement Talbot Wrks-Roehampton-Eastchurch
Source:7587066
18th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant (Observer)
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
HMS Riviera
Source:7587066
17th July 1916 - 22nd December 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 42288
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Cranwell
Source:7587066
1st January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 42288
Royal Naval Air Service
Dover-Cranwell
Source:7587066
9th May 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 42288
Royal Air Force
205 TDS
Source:7587066
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
PI 42288
Royal Air Force
84 Wing. Vendome, 205 TDS-212 TDS
Source:7587066
9th August 1918
1942
location
Essex House, West 59th St, New York
United States
other group residence address
Source:9404188
1942
service
British Army
Queen's Westminster Rifles
Source:7587066
1969
death
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9403238
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Percy |
| Initials | NP |
| Last Name | Playford |
| Source | 7587066 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Talgarth Mansions, West Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Essex House, West 59th St, New York | United States | other group residence address | known 1942 | |
| Grove House Private School, Stoke next Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 | |
| Oxford Road, Teddington, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Queen's Westminster Rifles | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Clement Talbot Wrks-Roehampton-Eastchurch | Sub-Lieutenant (Observer training) | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | HMS Riviera | Sub-Lieutenant (Observer) | ||
| Royal Navy | PI 42288 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 42288 | Royal Naval Air Service | Dover-Cranwell | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 42288 | Royal Air Force | 205 TDS | Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 42288 | Royal Air Force | 84 Wing. Vendome, 205 TDS-212 TDS | Temporary Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Percy Ward | mother | ||
| Frank Lumley Playford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Kate Playford | sister | 1887 | |
| Frank Douglas Playford | brother | 1888 | |
| Evelyn Frances Playford | sister | 1893 | |
| Humphrey Blake Playford | brother | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Captain Norman Percy Playford, RAFIn group photo of 212 TDS, Vendome, France
Contributed by:
Clare995
Communities
Communities
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212 TDS (Training Depot Station), Vendome, FranceMore about 212 TDS (Training Depot Station), Vendome, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate for Flt Officer Norman Percy Playford, RN | Clare995 | |
| US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942, for Norman Percy Playford | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Norman Percy Playford, RAF | Clare995 |
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