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We remember Reginald Alexander John Warneford
We remember Reginald Alexander John Warneford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
awards
Legion dHonneur
Other War Service Award
Source:8490493
7th June 1915
1915
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8490493
June 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7600159
June 1915
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
Air Service
Source:8490508
1915
death
thrown out of a Henri Farman F27 at 700ft during a test flight
Versailles
France
Source:7600159
Source:8490493
Source:8490515
17th June 1915
burial
West London
United Kingdom
Source:8490493
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Alexander John |
| Initials | RAJ |
| Last Name | Warneford |
| Source | 8490515 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Air Service | Flight Sub-Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Legion dHonneur | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M P | mother | ||
| The Late R Warneford | father |
Media
Media
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Memorial garden, Stratford-upon-Avon, WarwickshireMemorial to old boys from the King Edward VI School in the town, including Warneford.Contributed by:
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Flight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John WarnFlight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford VC. Unit: Royal Naval Air Service. Death: 17 June 1915 Killed in Action flying back from Dunkirk when his machine overturned and he was thrown out. Western Front Head portrait and press cuttingContributed by:
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Grave in Brompton CemeteryThe grave of Flight Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford VC in Brompton Cemetery, LondonContributed by:
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Flight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford VCFlight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford VC. Unit: Royal Naval Air Service. Death: 17 June 1915 Killed in Action flying back from Dunkirk when his machine overturned and he was thrown out. Western FrontContributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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the boys of Shakespeare's school in the first world warMore about the boys of Shakespeare's school in the first world war
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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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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 | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy website | Selena49658 | |
| BBC War at home website | Selena49658 | |
| Fanny Goes to War | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald 'Rex' | Selena49658 | |
| Rex's funeral | Selena49658 | |
| Rex's funeral | Selena49658 | |
| Rex's funeral | Selena49658 | |
| Rex | Selena49658 | |
| Rex | Selena49658 | |
| Memorial garden, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire | Edward43379 | |
| Flight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warn | Catherine91214 | |
| Grave in Brompton Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| Flight Sub Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford VC | James201 |
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