1. Use Primary Sources to discover details of his life Piece together John William Henry Boon’s story

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3. 1901 Census – Orde Avenue, Willington, Northumberland © Crown Copyright Images reproduced by courtesy of The National Archives, London, England Image uploaded for educational purposes, all rights reserved

4. Transcript of 1911 Census NameRelationship to head of family Marital status Age at last birthday OccupationBirthplace John W H Boon HeadMarried43Seagoing engineer London, Middlesex Mary J Boon WifeMarried40-North Shields, Northumberland Ethel M Boon DaughterSingle17-North Shields, Northumberland June T Boon DaughterSingle11ScholarNorth Shields, Northumberland Alma M Boon DaughterSingle5ScholarNorth Shields, Northumberland John W H Boon SonSingle3-North Shields, Northumberland William H H Boon SonSingle1-North Shields, Northumberland James T Boon SonSingle1 month-North Shields, Northumberland

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6. Transcript of Royal Air Force Service Record Current Engagement in His Majesty’s Forces Army Date current engagement commenced: 27 December 1916 Age at that date: 19 years Duration of period of engagement: Duration of War Birth date23 December 1897 Date of actual entry into Royal Flying Corps: 27 December 1916 Royal Air Force: 1 April 1918 Civilian occupation Description: Telephone Linesman, General Post Office

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8. Transcript of Royal Air Force Service Record Casualties, wounds, campaigns, medals, clasps, decorations, mentions, etc. France from 15 February 1917 to 20 January 1919 British War Medal and Victory Medals Recorded 12 October 1922, despatched 16 October 1922. [Medal Roll] Page 145, Book 5B Transfer to Royal Air Force Reserve 18 February 1919

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