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We remember Noel Stafford Wright
We remember Noel Stafford Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
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24th December 1898
1914
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
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1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7603727
1917
death
Killed whilst flying in Sopwith Triplane No.N5493, mid-air collision with Spad VII No.B3503 of 19 Squadron RFC on British side of lines near Neuve Eglise (Captain J. MANLEY RFC also killed)
France
Source:9038869
Source:9109968
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18th September 1917
burial
Bailleul, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:9038869
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Noel Stafford |
| Initials | NS |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 7603727 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Flight Sub-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Maud | mother | ||
| Walter Southey Wright | father |
Media
Media
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Grave marker for Sub-Lieut Noel Stafford WrightCWGC grave marker in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France) for Sub-Lieutenant N S Wright, Royal Naval Air Service, died 18 September 1917
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Wool War Memorial (Dorset)First World War names panel from the war memorial cross at Wool, DorsetContributed by:
Michael17221
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)
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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 | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestory of John Manley | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave marker for Sub-Lieut Noel Stafford Wright | Michael17221 | |
| Wool War Memorial (Dorset) | Michael17221 |
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