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We remember Frederick William Wright
We remember Frederick William Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Helen Marguerite Wright
Source:9394299
27th December 1891
1894
sibling
Jessie Kathleen Wright
Source:9394299
21st April 1894
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9394299
1901
1901
location
Tottenham, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:9394299
1901
1901
sibling
Marion Elizabeth Wright
Source:9394315
August 1901
1904
sibling
Harold Jowett Wright
Source:9394315
September 1904
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9394315
1911
1911
location
Toronto West, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:9394315
1911
1915
education
Medical Student
Toronto University
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:7603669
October 1915 - 6th December 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 42965
Royal Naval Air Service
Greenwich-Chingford-Vendome
Source:7603669
8th December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 42965
Royal Air Force
Vendome (205 TDS, 84 Wing)
Source:7603669
1st April 1918 - 26th June 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:7603669
27th June 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
PI 42965
Royal Air Force
Vendome (84 Wing), 205 TDS-212 TDS-Wing Hospital
Source:7603669
27th June 1918 - 5th December 1918
1919
education
Medicine
University of Toronto Medical School
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9403702
1919 - 1923
1919
location
University of Toronto Medical School
Canada
school/college address
Source:9396541
1919 - 21st June 1923
1921
dates
Age 24
Source:9394346
1921
1921
employment
Student
Tottenham, Ontario
Canada
Source:9394346
1921
1921
location
Tottenham, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:9394346
1921
1924
location
808 N Broadway St, Baltimore, Maryland
United States
their own address
Source:9404732
1924
1924
marriage
Helen Claire Schell
Source:9404732
5th July 1924
1926
employment
General Surgeon
Hanover General Hospital
Hanover, Pennsylvania
United States
Source:9403702
1926 - 1972
1930
dates
Age 34
Source:9394367
1930
1930
location
Eichelberger St, Hanover, York, Pennsylvania
United States
their own address
Source:9394367
1930
1940
dates
Age 42
Source:9404630
1940
1940
location
205 Eichelberger St, Hanover, York, Pennsylvania
United States
their own address
Source:9404630
1940
1942
dates
Age 45
Source:9404641
1942
1942
location
Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, USA
United States
their own address
Source:9404641
1942
1980
death
Not War Related
Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania
United States
Source:9384243
26th August 1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 7603669 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Eichelberger St, Hanover, York, Pennsylvania | United States | their own address | known 1940 | |
| 808 N Broadway St, Baltimore, Maryland | United States | their own address | known 1924 | |
| Eichelberger St, Hanover, York, Pennsylvania | United States | their own address | known 1930 | |
| Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, USA | United States | their own address | known 1942 | |
| Toronto West, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Tottenham, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Tottenham, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 1921 | |
| University of Toronto Medical School | Canada | school/college address | 1919 - 21st June 1923 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 42965 | Royal Naval Air Service | Greenwich-Chingford-Vendome | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 42965 | Royal Air Force | Vendome (205 TDS, 84 Wing) | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 42965 | Royal Air Force | Vendome (84 Wing), 205 TDS-212 TDS-Wing Hospital | Second 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Jowett | mother | ||
| Walter Henry Wright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Marguerite Wright | sister | 27th December 1891 | |
| Jessie Kathleen Wright | sister | 21st April 1894 | |
| Marion Elizabeth Wright | sister | August 1901 | |
| Harold Jowett Wright | brother | September 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Claire Schell | wife | 5th July 1924 |
Media
Media
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Frederick W. Wright, RNAS, VendomePilot in RNAS, then RAF when it was formed, stationed in Vendome, France, promoted to Lieutenant and an instructor of pilots
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Royal Naval Air Service Pilot's Flying Log BookOne page from father's RNAS pilot's log book 19/6/18 to 21/6/18Contributed by:
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Lt Frederick William Wright, RAFIn group photo of 212 TDS, Vendome, France.Contributed by:
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212 TDS Squadron, RAF at VendomeGroup photo of members of 212 Training Depot Station, Vendome, France, probably in November 1918. Lt. Frederick W Wright on extreme right.Contributed by:
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Names of 212 TDS members in the group photo.Names of members of 212 TDS, Vendome, in the group photo.Contributed by:
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Medical staff at Vendome, FranceMembers of the medical team at Vendome, France. Left to right:- Capt. Edmund Kean, MB; Major George Deane Bateman, MB; Francis Denis Gillespie, MB.Contributed by:
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212 TDS Squadron with namesGroup photo of members of 212 Training Depot Station, Vendome, France, probably in November 1918. Lt. Frederick W Wright on extreme right.Contributed by:
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RAF cabinmates at VendomeFrederick W. Wright, my father, on far left, pictured with RAF cabinmates stationed at VendomeContributed by:
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Certification as Medical Practitioner in OntarioCopy from Registrar of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, certifying Dr. F.W. Wright as a Medical Practitioner in Ontario, CanadaContributed by:
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Frederick W. Wright at VendomeIn uniform at Vendome base where he was an aviator in RNAS-RAFContributed by:
James142579
Communities
Communities
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212 TDS (Training Depot Station), Vendome, FranceMore about 212 TDS (Training Depot Station), Vendome, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Air Service Pilot's Flying Log Book | James142579 | |
| United State Social Security Death Index | James142579 | |
| Frederick William Wright to be temp 2nd Lieutenant. Dated 27 June 1918. | Clare995 | |
| Frederick William Wright to the unemployed list. Dated 12 July 1919. | Clare995 | |
| 1901 Census Tottenham, Ontario, Canada | Clare995 | |
| 1911 Census Toronto West, Ontario, Canada | Clare995 | |
| 1921 Census Tottenham, Ontario, Canada | Clare995 | |
| 1930 US Census Hanover, York, Pennsylvania | Clare995 | |
| Certification of Dr. F.W. Wright as Registered Medical Practitioner in | James142579 | |
| Gettysburg Times Obituaries, August 29, 1980 | James142579 | |
| 1940 US Census Hanover, York, Pennsylvania | Clare995 | |
| US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942, for Frederick William Wright | Clare995 | |
| Marriage of Frederick W Wright and Helen Claire Schell, 5 July 1924 | Clare995 | |
| Frederick W Wright, RNAS, age 20, arrival at Liverpool, 28 Dec 1917 | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick W. Wright, RNAS, Vendome | James142579 | |
| Lt. Frederick W. Wright, RNAS-RAF pilot | James142579 | |
| Royal Naval Air Service Pilot's Flying Log Book | James142579 | |
| RAF Squadron, Frederick W. Wright last on right | James142579 | |
| Lt Frederick William Wright, RAF | Clare995 | |
| 212 TDS Squadron, RAF at Vendome | Clare995 | |
| Names of 212 TDS members in the group photo. | Clare995 | |
| Medical staff at Vendome, France | Clare995 | |
| 212 TDS Squadron with names | Clare995 | |
| RAF cabinmates at Vendome | James142579 | |
| Certification as Medical Practitioner in Ontario | James142579 | |
| The Boys Before The Flip | James142579 | |
| Frederick W. Wright at Vendome | James142579 |
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