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We remember Wilfred Walter Pollard
We remember Wilfred Walter Pollard
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Olive Marjorie Pollard
Source:8583608
1896
1899
birth
Source:7587173
1st May 1899
1901
location
34 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8583608
31st March 1901
1911
location
Sidcot School Winscombe Somerset
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8583613
2nd April 1911
1914
education
Secretary of Literary, Historical & Archaeological Society, Natural History Society, Junior Essay Society, Debating Society. Played violin in the band.
Scorer for the cricket team.
Leighton Park School
READING
United Kingdom
Source:8980631
1914 - 1916
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:8562272
18th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
206th Sqdn
Source:8562272
18th May 1918
1918
location
343 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7587173
5th July 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Invalided home through an attack of haemorrhage, brought on by flying at great altitude.
R.A.F. Hospital, 82 Eaton Square, London
United Kingdom
Source:8561857
Source:8980631
Source:8562037
5th July 1918
burial
Birmingham
United Kingdom
B6. 28.
Source:8561857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Walter |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Pollard |
| Source | 7587173 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 343 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th July 1918 | |
| Sidcot School Winscombe Somerset | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 206th Sqdn | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Henry Pollard | father | ||
| Ethel Maud Mary Gillett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Marjorie Pollard | sister | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Wilfred Walter Pollard HeadstoneLodge Hill Cemetery Plot B6. 28: "In loving Memory of Wilfred Walter Pollard, 2nd Lieut R.A.F. who died on active service July 5th 1918. aged 19. only son of Walter H and Ethel M Pollard Also in loving memory of Ethel M Pollard who passed away Nov 8th 1947 Also of Walter Henry Pollard who fell asleep Jan 29th 1952 aged 84 years" Courtesy: Find a Grave
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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St Augustine's Edgbaston War MemorialMore about St Augustine's Edgbaston War Memorial
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Warwickshire Commonwealth War GravesMore about Warwickshire Commonwealth War Graves
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 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Mail July 06, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post June 19, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Photo | Andrew10867 | |
| Promotion to Second Lieutenant | Andrew10867 | |
| Parent's Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| School Archives: The Leightonian magazine | Old23101 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Walter Pollard Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| Wilfred Pollard | Old23101 |
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