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We remember Leonard Henry Rochford
We remember Leonard Henry Rochford
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Agnes M Rochford
Source:8720708
1883
1896
1898
sibling
Clement Rochford
Source:8720708
1898
1900
sibling
Sidney W Rochford
Source:8720708
1900
1901
sibling
Douglas F Rochford
Source:8720708
1901
1901
location
Turkey Street, Enfield, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8720708
1901
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:8720717
14th May 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Naval Air Service
No. 3 Naval Squadron
Source:8720717
January 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
No. 3 Naval Squadron
Source:8720717
30th June 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
No. 203 Squadron
Source:8720717
1st April 1918
1920
marriage
Elizabeth M Moffet
Source:8720714
1920
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7590098
1986
dates
Age 90
Source:9333683
17th December 1986
1986
death
Not War Related
Mendip, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8720717
Source:8720041
17th December 1986
burial
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9333683
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Henry |
| Initials | LH |
| Last Name | Rochford |
| Source | 7590098 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Street, Enfield, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | Sub-Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | No. 3 Naval Squadron | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Naval Air Service | No. 3 Naval Squadron | Flight Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | No. 203 Squadron | Flight Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Rochford | mother | ||
| John Rochford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes M Rochford | sister | 1883 | |
| Clement Rochford | brother | 1898 | |
| Sidney W Rochford | brother | 1900 | |
| Douglas F Rochford | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth M Moffet | wife | 1920 |
Media
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Leonard Henry RochfordPhoto of Leonard Henry Rochford in civilian clothes. Rochford was a flying ace who survived the war with 29 German aircraft to his credit.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael3 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Michael3 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Michael3 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael3 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Michael3 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Henry Rochford's Wikipedia entry | Michael3 | |
| Thornbury Cemetery, South Gloucestershire gravestone inscriptions | Karl139047 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Henry Rochford | Michael3 |
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