Individual Details

Sq Ldr Herbert GRIFFITHS RAF

(3 Sep 1906 - 16 Dec 1976)

Events

Birth3 Sep 1906Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Residence1911with his parents - 15, Penhydd Street, Oakwood, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Residence19 Jun 1921with his parents - 21, Oakwood Row, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Occupation19 Jun 1921collier's helper, out of work (1921 Lockout) - Argoed Colliery, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
MilitaryFrom Abt 1933 to 28 Sep 1953in the RAF
Marriage5 Jan 1935the Register Office, 14, Park Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Fife - Jessie DONAGHY
Residence5 Jan 1935The Aerodrome, RAF Donibristle, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Fife
Occupation5 Jan 1935corporal - RAF Donibristle, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Fife
Miscellaneous17 Jun 1941was a Flight Sergeant in the RAF
MiscellaneousAbt Jul 1941received his officer's training at No. 76 Course, Officers' School RAF - The Royal Air Force College, RAF Cranwell, Lincolnshire
Miscellaneous15 Aug 1941was commissioned as an acting Pilot Officer on probation in the RAF Technical Branch
Miscellaneous5 Sep 1941was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in the RAF Technical Branch
Miscellaneous8 Jun 1944was Mentioned In Despatches in the King's Birthday Honour List
Miscellaneous26 Sep 1946was appointed as Flight Lieutenant (Extended Service) in the RAF Technical Branch
Miscellaneous1 Aug 1947was promoted to Squadron Leader in the RAF Technical Branch
Residence (family)Abt Jan 1949Seaward, Porthkerry Road, Rhoose, Glamorganshire - Jessie DONAGHY
Occupation17 Feb 1949Squadron Leader RAF - St Athan, Glamorganshire
Marriage20 Sep 1952the Register Office, Neath, Glamorganshire - Liselotte Gertraud Margarete "Lee" PLETTIG
Residence20 Sep 195215, Oakwood Row, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Occupation20 Sep 1952Squadron Leader RAF
Miscellaneous28 Sep 1953retired from the RAF Technical Branch
Residence (family)From 1955 to 195618, Penhydd Street, Oakwood, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire - Liselotte Gertraud Margarete "Lee" PLETTIG
Residence (family)From Abt 1957 to Abt 1968The Glanwern Private Hotel, 38, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire - Liselotte Gertraud Margarete "Lee" PLETTIG
MiscellaneousFrom Abt 1957 to Abt 1968was a hotelier - The Glanwern Private Hotel, 38, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, Glamorganshire
Death16 Dec 197619, Waveney Close, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire
Cremation20 Dec 1976Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby, Drbyshire
Probate3 Feb 1977Nottingham

Families

SpouseJessie DONAGHY (1908 - 1949)
ChildLiving
SpouseLiselotte Gertraud Margarete "Lee" PLETTIG (1919 - 1986)
ChildHannelore Gertrud Erna GRIFFITHS (1939 - 2015)
ChildLiving
FatherWilliam GRIFFITHS (Y Row) (1876 - 1958)
MotherAnn REES (1880 - 1958)
SiblingMary Ann GRIFFITHS (1897 - 1927)
SiblingRichard John GRIFFITHS MM (1899 - 1963)
SiblingVaughan GRIFFITHS (1904 - 1950)

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