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We remember Gilbert Ware Murlis Green
We remember Gilbert Ware Murlis Green
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:8534991
24th January 1895
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9141628
18th December 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
General List
Source:9141628
18th December 1917
1918
awards
Croix de Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:9300402
23rd September 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9141628
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9141628
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
12th Divisional Cyclist Company
Source:1443393
service
British Army
Major
Royal Air Force
Source:1443393
1958
death
Kitale
Kenya
Source:8534991
26th August 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Ware Murlis |
| Initials | GWM |
| Last Name | Green, |
| Source | 9141628 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12th Divisional Cyclist Company | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Major | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | General List | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Chevalier of the Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| DSO MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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17 Sqn RFC; LahanaMurlis-Green with brother aviators Lett and Broadway. Late 1916 or early 1917
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Green.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gilbert Green.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920More about The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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British Empire flying aces with fewer than 20 aerial victoriesMore about British Empire flying aces with fewer than 20 aerial victories
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bar to Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Biographical note | Trevor65535 | |
| London Gazette dated 18 December 1917 | Vincent96527 | |
| London Gazette Croix de Chevalier of the Legion of Honour | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sqn RFC; Lahana | Stuart835 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Croix de Chevalier of the Legion of Honour | Keith133517 |
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