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We remember Arthur Edward Hynn Fawcus
We remember Arthur Edward Hynn Fawcus
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
location
1 Waldeck Avenue, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9229421
1901
1914
theatres
Africa :5
Source:1209732
September 1914
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229411
28th January 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229411
13th July 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229449
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9229449
service
British Army
Captain
3rd King's African Rifles
Source:1209732
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Manchester Regiment
1/7th manchest Battalion
Source:1209732
1936
death
Died in a Auxilary Air Force aero accident when the aircraft he was travelling in crashed into the sea off Selsey Bill.
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9300502
Source:9229439
10th August 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Edward Hynn |
| Initials | AEH |
| Last Name | Fawcus, |
| Source | 9229449 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Waldeck Avenue, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3rd King's African Rifles | Captain | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 1/7th manchest Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Fawcus.Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment Cap BadgeManchester Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Arthur Fawcus.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Lt Col Fawcus cease to command a Bn, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine 1936 | Alexander119331 | |
| Wikipedia entry in List of Old Bedford Modernians Lt Col AEH Fawcus DSO, MC, TD | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Edward Fynn Fawcus | Janet97185 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| Manchester Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Arthur Edward Hynn Fawcus
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