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We remember Reginald English Rumsey
We remember Reginald English Rumsey
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
1 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8852254
1891
1892
sibling
Florence English Rumsey
Source:8852266
1892
1911
employment
Shipping Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:8852266
1911
1911
location
9 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8852266
1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Welsh Regiment
10th Battalion (1st Rhondda)
Source:8852298
12th March 1915 - 4th August 1915
1915
marriage
Gladys L. Gardner
Source:8852257
1915 - 9th December 1918
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Welsh Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:8852298
5th August 1915
1917
service
British Army
Temp. Captain
Welsh Regiment
Source:8852304
12th February 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
South Western Area Non-Effective Officers' Pool
Source:7590826
1st April 1918 - 9th December 1918
1918
location
Port Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7590826
1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
10 Training Squadron
Source:9569099
28th September 1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:9569099
1918
death
Flying accident on 28th September 1918 - flying De Havilland D.H.9 #D580 stalled on a turn, crashed and was injured (multiple burns). Died of injuries.
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:8852258
Source:9569099
9th December 1918
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
184. 6. C
Source:8852258
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald English |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Rumsey |
| Source | 7590826 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 9 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Port Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | 10th Battalion (1st Rhondda) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | 10th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Welsh Regiment | Temp. Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | South Western Area Non-Effective Officers' Pool | Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 10 Training Squadron | Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fanny Rumsey | mother | ||
| Walter English Rumsey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence English Rumsey | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys L. Gardner | wife | 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | R58235 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | R58235 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | R58235 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC - image | R58235 | |
| National Archives - 2nd Lieutenant Reginald English RUMSEY. The Welsh Regiment | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 2 APRIL, 1915 - Second Lieutenant | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 1 OCTOBER, 1915 - Lieutenant | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 2 JULY, 1917 - Captain | R58235 | |
| Rumsey, R.E. (Reginald English) [RAF Museum StoryVault] | R58235 | |
| Rumsey, R.E. [RAF Museum StoryVault] | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report of Reginald Rumsey's wounding | John6705 | |
| Royal Air Force | R58235 |
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