Binley Arthur George 1921

Arthur George Binley
1921-1993

Father Nm: John Charles Binley, b. 16 Jul 1895, Cottingham, Northamptonshire d. 29 Jan 1982, Corby, Northamptonshire

Mother Nm: Florence May Blencowe, b. 27 May 1896, Neithrop, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Family of Arthur Blencowe and Hannah Burden that served

Marriage Dt: Oct 1948 Kettering, Northamptonshire

K comments: Father served with Labour Corps in WW1 and was honourably discharge in 1918.
Spouse comments: Alice Orr Campbell was born 5 Sep 1921 Toxteth Park, Lancashire and died 2008 Corby , Northants

Children.

Born 1921

3 Nov 1921 Kettering, Northamptonshire

1939 CENSUS

 

WW2

The RAFVR uniform badge worn initially in the war but over time the distinguisment between RAF and RAFVR fell away

Arthur George Binley Airman 1278640 RAF Volunteer Reserve

1940
  • Arthur enlisted  Uxbridge, Gloucester or Penarth. They joined after May 1940.

Note: Posted to one of the above for the basic training he would have been; registered and billeted; kitted out; given a haircut; medical examination and dental check; inoculated against diphtheria, typhoid, and smallpox; issued with service documents. In the following weeks, he would have faced a rigorous daily routine of fatigues, inspections, assessments, drills, physical training and lectures on:
RAF Law, Administration, and Organisation
Hygiene
Mathematics
Signals
Use of Weapons – Source ww2Talk

A typical RAF billet 
1941-1945

 

Medals
1939-45 war medal
Defence Medal
Sources
    1. Find My Past  and BFA database
    2. National Archives and Records
    3. Family Search website
    4. Fold3 and Heritage websites
After the War
Death 1993

31 Dec 1993 Kettering, Northamptonshire

Gallery

Florence May Blencowe [4535] born 1896 Banbury S.Q. mother Burden 01c 4 born Neithrop with parents Florence M Blencowe m John Charles Binley^ Jun q 1919 Kettering WW1 Pte 59106 Labour Corps hon disch 1918 1939 Reg -John C Binley born 16.7.1895 trmacadam mixer Florence M born 27.5.1896 living 8 South Avenue, Corby Northants
Arthur G Binley born Dec 1921 Kettering mother Blencowe 1939 Reg -Arthur G Binley born 3.11.1921 fitters assist Iron Stone miner

First Name:
Arthur
Surname:
Binley
Information:
They enlisted at Uxbridge, Gloucester or Penarth. They joined after May 1940.
More Information:
Militia. Was appointed as a Class F Reservist
Service Number:
1278640
Service:
Royal Air Force
Primary Unit:
Royal Air Force
Archive Reference:
Air 78 15 1

 

Father John Charles Binley served in WW1