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Hyman Caplan "Hymie"
Born:
11 Av 5656 (21 July 1896)
Died:
12 Tishri 5733 (20 September 1972)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
CAP1162
Other surname:
Caplin
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
11 Av 5656 (21 July 1896)
Place of birth:
Leeds, Yorkshire
Death
Date of death:
12 Tishri 5733 (20 September 1972)
Died in combat?:
No
Place of death:
Leeds, Yorkshire
Places
Addresses
Family address in 1901 census:
13 Penn Street Leeds, Yorkshire (01 April 1901)
Family Home in 1911 Census:
39 Samuel Street Leeds, Yorkshire (02 April 1911)
Family Home in 1939 Register:
23 Hamilton Avenue Leeds, Yorkshire (29 September 1939)
Gathorn Terrace
Address on Passenger Record Document:
Wigton Grove Alwoodley Gates (13 August 1955)
Family
Spouse
Rose Cohen (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Caplan
Place of marriage:
Leeds
Country of marriage:
United Kingdom
Children
Maryes Whyman (female)
Siblings
Abraham B Caplan (male)
Lewis Caplan (male)
Jacob Caplan "Jack" (male)
Rachel Caplan "Rae" (female)
Solomon Caplan (male)
Bertha Caplan (female)
Parents
Father: David Caplan (male)
Mother: Sarah (female)
Homefront
Member of family in armed forces:
two brothers - Jack and Lewis
Military Record
Military service:
Air Force (Royal Flying Corps until April 1918)
Military record no.:
22020
Date enlisted/conscripted:
08 February 1916
Date discharged/death:
30 April 1920
Rank at discharge/death:
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
Sustained injuries:
Chest Affected by Gas Attack, Fractured Fibula
Assignments
Regiment:
Royal Air Force
Campaigns:
France from 15/12/1916 - 24/10/1917
Medals:
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Victory Medal
1 of 4RAF Service Document
Shows that Hyman enlisted in February 1916, was transferred to RAF reserved in February 1919, and was discharged in April 1920. Also mentions an injury and hospital admission in 1917.
2 of 4RAF Document of Medals and Deployment
3 of 4Hyman's Medals
His original medals were stolen. These are replacements. They include the British War Medal, the Allied Victory Medal, and his Royal Flying Corps ID tag.
4 of 4Medal Explanations
1 of 4RAF Service Document
Shows that Hyman enlisted in February 1916, was transferred to RAF reserved in February 1919, and was discharged in April 1920. Also mentions an injury and hospital admission in 1917.
2 of 4RAF Document of Medals and Deployment
3 of 4Hyman's Medals
His original medals were stolen. These are replacements. They include the British War Medal, the Allied Victory Medal, and his Royal Flying Corps ID tag.
4 of 4Medal Explanations
Roll of Honour
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