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We remember Maxwell Hutcheon Findlay
We remember Maxwell Hutcheon Findlay
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Hilda G
Source:8959098
1891
1891
sibling
George Sheader
Source:8959098
1891
1893
sibling
Catherine Maggie
Source:8959098
1893
1895
sibling
William James
Source:8959098
1895
1898
birth
Dunnotttar, Kincardineshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8724252
Source:8959098
17th February 1898
1901
location
Dunnotttar, Kincardineshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8959098
1901
1916
service
Royal Navy
Provisional Flight Officer
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:8724252
26th November 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:8724252
16th April 1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8724255
8th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:8724252
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Captain
Source:8724252
25th April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8724259
2nd July 1918
service
British Army
2307
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:1744958
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Highland Cyclist Battalion
2/1st
Source:8724252
service
Royal Navy
Provisional Flight Officer
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:8724252
1936
death
Not War Related
civil accident
Northern Rhodesia, now
Zambia
Source:8724252
1st October 1936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maxwell Hutcheon |
| Initials | MH |
| Last Name | Findlay, |
| Source | 8724256 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnotttar, Kincardineshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2307 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | |||
| British Army | Highland Cyclist Battalion | 2/1st | Lance Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Provisional Flight Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Flight Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Provisional Flight Officer | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSC, DFC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | mother | ||
| George Findlay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda G | sister | 1891 | |
| George Sheader | brother | 1891 | |
| Catherine Maggie | sister | 1893 | |
| William James | brother | 1895 |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSC - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| DFC - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| DFC citation - Edinburgh Gazette | Fife3190 |
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We remember Maxwell Hutcheon Findlay
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