Family History, Stemp Chart 0449 Henry Harry) David Stemp and Mabel Horine

3
Henry
William
STEMP
born
8th June 1912
Anerley, Kent
registered
September quarter
1912
Croydon district
Surrey
died
March 1996
Palma
Majorca

married
March quarter
1942
Croydon district
Surrey
Charlotte
Beatrice
HOCKLEY
born
11th July 1914
Croydon
Surrey
died
February 1986
Croydon
Surrey
Aged 71

4
May
STEMP
born about
September quarter
1913
Croydon district
Surrey
died
September quarter 1913
Croydon district
Surrey
Age 0
"died as a baby"

5
Leslie
STEMP
born about
6th March 1915
Anerley, Kent
registered
March quarter
1915
Croydon district
Surrey
died
24 January 2004
Ditching, Sussex
Aged 88

married
18th October 1941
Stratton St Margaret
Wiltshire
Olwen
Gwladys
JONES

6
Ronald
Claude
STEMP
born
8th December 1917
Anerley, Kent
registered
Croydon district
Surrey
military
Pilot Officer
Nav.
Service Number
161802
158 Squadron
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
died
3rd April 1943
Germany
memorial
Rheinberg War Cemetery
Rhienberg
Weseler Landkreis Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
grave reference
Coll. grave 2. d 20-24

7
Joan
STEMP
born about
23rd December 1919
Croydon district
Surrey

married
June quarter
1952
Bromley district
Kent
Hubert
George
HIND
born
2nd October
1914
Camberwell district
London
died about
November 1974
registered
December quarter
1974
Lambeth district
London
Aged 60

STEMP
Chart 0343

1891 Census - 1 Albion Mews, Croydon, Surrey (STAMP on this Census) 1901 Census - 32 St Hughs Road, Penge, Surrey. Line through the occupation of David makes is difficult to read, but it is four letters starting with a Cap T y as the second letter and ending with a lower case e. I can only make Type and Tyre our of that combination 1911 10 St Hugh's Road Anerley, Penge, Croydon, Surrey. Henry was with his brother David James STEMP his children and mother-in- law 1945 Annerley, Kent (Forces War Records for medals of son Ronald Claud) 1911 54 St Hugh's Road, Anerley, Kent. Father Charles aged 56 a General Labourer born Camberwell, London wife Lily aged 45 born Bentley, Suffolk. Mabel had six siblings on this Census. 1945 Annerley, Kent. (Forces War Records for medals of son Ronald Claud) Information from Forces War Records sent by John TERRY 3/11/2014 First entry First Name: Ronald Claude Initials: R C Surname: STEMP DOB: Circa 1918 Age: 25 Nationality: British Date of Death: 03/04/1943 Information: Parents: Henry David and Mabel STEMP, of Anerley, Kent. Rank: Pilot Officer Rank (2nd): Navigator Service Number: 141802 Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, Ronald Claude STEMP was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that Ronald Claude STEMP was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. Ronald Claude STEMP would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during World War 2 More information about Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Formed: 1936 The RAFVR was formed in July 1936 to provide individuals to supplement the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) which had been formed in 1925 by the local Territorial Associations. The AAF was organised on a Squadron basis, with local recruitment similar to the Territorial Army Regiments. Initially the RAFVR was composed of civilians recruited from the neighbourhoods of Reserve Flying Schools, which were run by civilian contractors who largely employed as instructors members of the Reserve of Air Force Officers (RAFO), who had previously completed a four year short service commission as pilots in the RAF. Navigation instructors were mainly former master mariners without any air experience. Recruits were confined to men of between 18 and 25 years of age who had been accepted for part time training as Pilots, Observers and Wireless Operators. The object was to provide a reserve of aircrew for use in the event of war. By September 1939, the RAFVR comprised 6,646 Pilots, 1,625 Observers and 1,946 Wireless Operators When war broke out in 1939 the Air Ministry employed the RAFVR as the principal means for aircrew entry to serve with the RAF. A civilian volunteer on being accepted for aircrew training took an oath of allegiance ('attestation') and was then inducted in to the RAFVR. Normally he returned to his civilian job for several months until he was called up for aircrew training. During this waiting period he could wear a silver RAFVR lapel badge to indicate his status. By the end of 1941 more than half of Bomber Command aircrew were members of the RAFVR. Most of the pre-war pilot and observer NCO aircrew had been commissioned and the surviving regular officers and members of the RAFO filled the posts of flight and squadron commanders. Eventually of the "RAF" aircrew in the Command probably more than 95% were serving members of the RAFVR. During 1943, the decision was taken by the Air Ministry to raise an order for members of the RAFVR to remove the brass and cloth 'VR's worn on the collars and shoulders of officers and other ranks (respectively), as these were viewed as being divisive. No similar order was raised for members of the Auxiliary Air Force, who retained their 'A's on uniforms at that time. See more information on Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Battalion: 158 Squadron Commemorated: Britain Collection: The IWGC/CWGC Registers Collection 2nd ENTRY First Name: R C Initials: R C Surname: STEMP Nationality: British Fate: Killed. Incident Date: 03/04/1943 -4/04/1943 Rank: Pilot Officer Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, R C STEMP was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that R C STEMP was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. R C STEMP would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Clasps Awarded: Bomber Command Service: Royal Air Force Squadron: 158 Squadron Aircraft: Halifax DT 635-F Collection: Bomber Command Ruhr Offensive March –July 1943

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This is a Chart for Henry "Harry" David Stemp and Mabel Horine