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John Henry Albert Small

Male 1918 - 1942  (24 years)


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  • Name John Henry Albert Small 
    Born 1918  Willesden, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military Service 1942 
    RAF 
    • John H. A. Small - Cpl 648295 - 249 squadron

      On 16 May 1940, No 249 reformed as a fighter squadron at Church Fenton, initially with Spitfires, but after a few weeks re-equipped with Hurricanes. Becoming operational on 3 July, it flew defensive patrols and moved south in August to take part in the Battle of Britain. Offensive missions over France began in December 1940 but in May 1941, No.249 was transferred to Malta by aircraft carrier. There it formed part of the fighter defences, converting to Spitfires in February 1942. [source: http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/249squadron.cfm ]
    Died 19 Jan 1942  Malta Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Capuccini Naval Cemetery, Malta Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I733  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Mar 2015 

    Father John Small,   b. 8 Apr 1889,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Rose Mabel Fordham,   b. 10 Sep 1895, Hendon, Middlesex, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Apr 1991, Watford, Hertfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Family ID F394  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart