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We remember Charles James Catchpole
We remember Charles James Catchpole
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1886
sibling
May Elizabeth Catchpole
Source:749002
1st May 1886
1889
sibling
Margaret Rosetta Catchpole
Source:749002
25th July 1889
1906
marriage
Ruth Kett
Source:749002
20th October 1906
1906
marriage
Ruth Kett
Source:749002
20th October 1906 - 20th November 1951
1907
children
Ruth Evelyn Catchpole
Source:749002
16th July 1907
1915
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:749002
5th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2
6737
Royal Flying Corps
14 Squadron
Source:749002
5th July 1915 - 30th April 1916
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:749002
5th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Air mechanic 1
6737
Royal Flying Corps
14 Squadron
Source:749002
1st May 1916 - 31st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
6737
14 Squadron
Source:749002
1st February 1917 - February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
6737
Royal Flying Corp
14 Squadron
Source:749002
1st March 1917 - February 1918
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:749002
25th June 1917
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
6737
Royal Flying Corps
14 Squadron
Source:749002
1st March 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant Mechanic
6737
Royal Air Force
5 Flying School
Source:749002
1st April 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Chief Mechanic
6737
Royal Air Force
5 Flying School
Source:749002
1st July 1918 - 31st December 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:749002
23rd October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:749002
1st January 1919
1932
children
Evelyn Anne Catchpole
Source:749002
7th May 1932
employment
Carpenter & Cycle Mechanic
Unknown
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:749002
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
6737
Royal Flying Corps
Source:749002
service
British Army
Flight Serjeant
Royal Air Force
Source:749002
1961
death
Unknown
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:749002
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Catchpole |
| Source | 749002 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Flight Serjeant | |||
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Flying Corps | 14 Squadron | Air Mechanic 2 | |
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Flying Corps | 14 Squadron | Air mechanic 1 | |
| British Army | 6737 | 14 Squadron | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Flying Corp | 14 Squadron | Corporal | |
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Flying Corps | 14 Squadron | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Air Force | 5 Flying School | Sergeant Mechanic | |
| British Army | 6737 | Royal Air Force | 5 Flying School | Chief Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Evelyn Catchpole | daughter | 16th July 1907 | |
| Evelyn Anne Catchpole | daughter | 7th May 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Thacker | mother | ||
| Charles Catchpole | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Elizabeth Catchpole | sister | 1st May 1886 | |
| Margaret Rosetta Catchpole | sister | 25th July 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Kett | wife | 20th October 1906 | |
| Ruth Kett | wife | 20th October 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-05 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Charles James Catchpole R.F.CThis photo shows Charles James Catchpole in the uniform of the Royal Flying Corps.
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Chief Mech. Charles James CatchpoleCharles James is seated on the left of the photo wearing Royal Air Force unfiorm.Contributed by:
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First Mentioned in DespatchesThe reason for this Mentioned in Despatches is unknown.Contributed by:
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Second Mentioned in Despatches.The reason for this Mentioned in Despatches is unknown.Contributed by:
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Charles James & Ruth Catchpole c.1905This photo was taken when Charles and Ruth became engaged to be married.Contributed by:
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Charles James Catchpole's Birth CetificateDetails the Chrales James birth in the parish of St Augustine's, Norwich.Contributed by:
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GRO Index of Registered DeathsThe GRO reference for Charles James Catchpole is given as Age 77, District - Norwich,Vol. 4b, Page 652.Contributed by:
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WW1 Medal Card for C J Catchpole.This card indicates that Charles James first entered in the Theatre of War in France on the 8 11 1915.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles James Catchpole R.F.C | Michael32425 | |
| Chief Mech. Charles James Catchpole | Michael32425 | |
| First Mentioned in Despatches | Michael32425 | |
| Second Mentioned in Despatches. | Michael32425 | |
| Charles James & Ruth Catchpole c.1905 | Michael32425 | |
| Charles James Catchpole's Birth Cetificate | Michael32425 | |
| GRO Index of Registered Deaths | Michael32425 | |
| WW1 Medal Card for C J Catchpole. | Michael32425 |
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