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We remember John Denis Breakey
We remember John Denis Breakey
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:9616081
1901
1901
location
39 Marlborough Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9616081
1901
1902
sibling
Gweneth Mary Breakey
Source:9616084
1902
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:9616084
1911
1911
location
Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9616084
1911
1917
enlistment
Crystal Palace, London
United Kingdom
Source:9616118
3rd June 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 40363
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell
Source:9616118
3rd June 1917 - 9th October 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9616118
10th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub Lieutenant
PI 40363
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Manston-Dunkirk
Source:9616118
10th October 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 40363
Royal Air Force
Dunkirk-203 Squadron
Source:9616118
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
Royal Air Force
203 Squadron
Source:9616779
19th August 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9611235
8th February 1919
1927
marriage
Meta Moore McNiven
Source:9616090
1927
1935
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
Royal Air Force
201 Squadron (Calshot)
Source:9616779
1st February 1935
1938
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Wing Commander
Royal Air Force
Source:9616779
1st July 1938
1939
location
Littlecourt, London Road, Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9616186
1939
1965
death
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9616086
8th January 1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Marlborough Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Littlecourt, London Road, Harrow, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PI 40363 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 40363 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Manston-Dunkirk | Flight Sub Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 40363 | Royal Air Force | Dunkirk-203 Squadron | Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 203 Squadron | Temporary Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 201 Squadron (Calshot) | Squadron Leader | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Wing Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB, DFC - Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Spooner | mother | ||
| John Edward Breakey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweneth Mary Breakey | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Moore McNiven | wife | 1927 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Naval Air Service: Registers of Officers' Services | Clare995 | |
| 1939 Register details for John D Breakey in Harrow, Middlesex | Clare995 | |
| Probate of John Denis Breakey, died 8 Jan 1965, London | Clare995 | |
| Wikipedia entry for Air Vice-Marshal John Denis Breakey, CB, DFC & Bar | Clare995 | |
| National Portrait Gallery photo of John Denis Breakey, June 1945 | Clare995 | |
| Entry for John Denis Breakey on the Aerodrome website | Clare995 | |
| Lt John Denis Breakey awarded the DFC, 8 Feb 1919 | Clare995 |
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