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We remember Cyril James Gittings
We remember Cyril James Gittings
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Florence Annie Gittings
Source:8962626
1885
1886
sibling
May Elizabeth Gittings
Source:8962626
1886
1889
sibling
Beatrice Emily Gittings
Source:8962626
1889
1890
sibling
Jessie Olive Gittings
Source:8962626
1890
1894
birth
Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8962269
Source:8962626
14th September 1894
1901
location
77 Trinity Road, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8966030
31st March 1901
1907
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8962667
1907 - 1909
1911
location
423 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8962626
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Royal Air Force
Source:8962260
27th January 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action near Arras, France.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8991337
31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8991337
31st March 1918
1921
marriage
Mildred Ida Vaughton
Source:8962641
1921
1939
location
44 Goldieslie Road , Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8962636
29th September 1939
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:8962260
1971
death
Sutton Coldfield, Warks
United Kingdom
Source:8962650
Source:8962631
28th August 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Gittings |
| Source | 8962259 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 44 Goldieslie Road , Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 77 Trinity Road, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | ||||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gittings | mother | ||
| Joseph James Gittings | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Annie Gittings | sister | 1885 | |
| May Elizabeth Gittings | sister | 1886 | |
| Beatrice Emily Gittings | sister | 1889 | |
| Jessie Olive Gittings | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Ida Vaughton | wife | 1921 |
Media
Media
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Cyril James GittingsFrom Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificates, 1910-1950
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Andrew10867 -
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867 -
War diary entry about him being woundedWounded in action near Arras, France.Contributed by:
Edwin110085
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificate | Anne23518 | |
| Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage banns | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Death Notice (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril James Gittings | Andrew10867 | |
| Wounded | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| War diary entry about him being wounded | Edwin110085 |
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