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We remember Herbert John Shortley
We remember Herbert John Shortley
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8722039
28th September 1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 1st Class
9111
Royal Air Force
45th Kite Balloon Section
Source:8722041
1918
death
France
Source:8722041
3rd December 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Shortley |
| Source | 8722040 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 9111 | Royal Air Force | 45th Kite Balloon Section | Private 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| William Shortley | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Air Order 755 | Keith1947 |
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