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We remember Harry Coleman Smith
We remember Harry Coleman Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Mabel Smith
Source:7618080
1894
1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:7618080
1901
1901
location
Manor Road, Coventry, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618080
1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:7618081
1911
1911
location
Killarney, Davenport Road, Coventry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618081
1911
1916
employment
Apprentice engineer erecting aeroplanes
Maudsley Co Ltd
Coventry, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7593802
20th April 1916 - 1st August 1916
1916
employment
Apprentice engineer erecting aeroplanes
Daimler Co Ltd
Coventry, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7593802
1st September 1916 - 1st January 1917
1917
location
Leicester House, Leamington Spa, Warkwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7593802
1917
1917
enlistment
Crystal Palace, London
United Kingdom
Source:7593802
3rd June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 40379
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Eastchurch-Manston-Cranwell
Source:7593802
3rd June 1917 - 19th February 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:7593802
20th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 40379
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-East Fortune
Source:7593802
20th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 40379
Royal Air Force
East Fortune-Manston
Source:7593802
1st April 1918 - 12th May 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 40379
Royal Air Force
61st Wing, 213 Squadron, Dunkirk
Source:7593802
13th May 1918 - 21st February 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7593802
13th May 1918 - 21st February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:7593802
14th October 1918 - 7th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7593802
21st February 1919
1922
marriage
Jessamine M Tingle
Source:7618091
1922
1940
location
'Willows', London Road, Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7593802
29th July 1940
1958
location
The Hyde, Danbury, near Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7617983
8th April 1958
location
'Willows', Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7593802
1958
death
Chelmsford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7617983
8th April 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Coleman |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7593802 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Willows', Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 'Willows', London Road, Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th July 1940 | |
| Killarney, Davenport Road, Coventry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Leicester House, Leamington Spa, Warkwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Manor Road, Coventry, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Hyde, Danbury, near Chelmsford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th April 1958 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 40379 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Eastchurch-Manston-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 40379 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-East Fortune | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 40379 | Royal Air Force | 61st Wing, 213 Squadron, Dunkirk | Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 40379 | Royal Air Force | East Fortune-Manston | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Harry Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Smith | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine M Tingle | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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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)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Will Probate of Harry Coleman-Smith, died 8 April 1958 | Clare995 | |
| Entry for Harry Coleman Smith on The Aerodrome website | Clare995 | |
| Change of name to Harry Coleman-Smith | Clare995 | |
| Hero of the Angry Sky: the World War 1 Diary and Letters of David S Ingalls | Clare995 |
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