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We remember William Henry Stubbs, D.f.c.
We remember William Henry Stubbs, D.f.c.
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Horace Stubbs
Source:7965456
1892
1893
sibling
Laura Stubbs
Source:7965427
1893
1897
sibling
Florence Stubbs
Source:7965427
1897
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:7965456
31st March 1901
1901
location
211 Weaver Street, Over, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965456
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:7965427
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Over, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965427
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 15
Source:7965467
12th April 1915
1915
employment
Bank Clerk
Union Bank of Manchester Ltd
Middlewich, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7965467
12th April 1915 - April 1917
1915
location
Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Winsford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7965467
12th April 1915
1918
commission
Source:7595944
1st April 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:7947128
25th June 1918
1918
missing
Source:7595944
25th June 1918
appointments
Pilot
Source:7965524
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7965545
internment
pow
Source:8640400
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
54th Squadron
Source:7947128
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8640400
location
Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Winsford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7595944
1918
death
Killed in Action
"Missing believed killed. Death accepted for official purposes as having occurred on or after 25.6.18." Pilot of Sopwith Camel B7164. Last seen W of Builleul. Shot down near Ypres.
France
Source:7595944
Source:7965537
25th June 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
VIII. A. 2.
Source:7947128
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Stubbs, D.f.c. |
| Source | 7965545 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Weaver Street, Over, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Over, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Winsford, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 12th April 1915 | ||
| Laurel Bank, Swanlow, Winsford, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 54th Squadron | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laban Stubbs | father | ||
| Hannah Atherton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Stubbs | sister | 1893 | |
| Florence Stubbs | sister | 1897 | |
| Horace Stubbs | brother | 1892 |
Media
Media
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Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New ClerksA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the register page for William Henry Stubbs.
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William when joining the Union Bank of ManchesterA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the photograph for William Henry Stubbs from his page in the register.
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W H Stubbs headstonePhotograph of headstone of W H Stubbs at Aeroplane Cemetery, grave reference VIII. A. 2.Contributed by:
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Detail from W H Stubbs headstonePhotograph of detail on headstone of W H Stubbs at Aeroplane Cemetery, grave reference VIII. A. 2.Contributed by:
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Barclays Bank - We Will Remember ThemImage from Barclays Bank Book of Remembrance - World War One. Completed in April 1959, with parchment pages, the book was decorated and gilded by Dorothy Hutton.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - EmployeesMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Employees
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Barclays Bank and Martins Bank - recipients of Awards and HonoursMore about Barclays Bank and Martins Bank - recipients of Awards and Honours
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New ClerksMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New Clerks
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Virtual MemorialMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Virtual Memorial
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 | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Officers taken Prisoner of War 1914-1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Yvonne27542 | |
| Casualty Card - Incident | Yvonne27542 | |
| Casualty Card - Person | Yvonne27542 | |
| Flying incident described on The Aerodrome Forum | Yvonne27542 | |
| Journal of the Institute of Bankers - Roll of Honour | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| William when joining the Union Bank of Manchester | Yvonne27542 | |
| W H Stubbs headstone | Yvonne27542 | |
| Detail from W H Stubbs headstone | Yvonne27542 | |
| Barclays Bank - We Will Remember Them | Yvonne27542 |
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