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We remember Arthur Long
We remember Arthur Long
Timeline
Timeline
1866
1881
location
Oldfield Farm, Henlow, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9086544
1881
1891
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:9181280
1891
1891
location
Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9181280
1891
1900
service
British Army
Major
Army Service Corps
Source:9181210
25th September 1900
1911
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Army Service Corps
Source:9181281
1911
1911
location
Cairo
Egypt
military residence address
Source:9181281
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2700834
9th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Colonel
Army Service Corps
Asst.-Director S. & T.
Source:9181139
April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Brigadier General
Late Army Service Corps, Director of Supplies and Transports
Source:9181249
7th January 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9363367
25th September 1916
service
British Army
Source:9181249
1941
death
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9181286
1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Long, |
| Source | 9181222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1891 | |
| Cairo | Egypt | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Oldfield Farm, Henlow, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Asst.-Director S. & T. | Colonel | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | Late Army Service Corps, Director of Supplies and Transports | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Long | mother | ||
| James Long | father |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. A Long appears as "Long A. (DSO), Colonel, Asst.-Director S. & T."
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Long.
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Arthur Long.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed Major, ASC, 1900 | Alexander119331 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of DSO, Campaign in South Africa, 1899-1900 | Alexander119331 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of KBE for Service in the Balkans | Alexander119331 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - Col A Long DSO. Award of CMG Dtd 1916 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Director S. & T. Brig-Gen. 1916 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lt Col Long ASC 1913 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated December 1941 | Alexander119331 | |
| Wikipedia entry in List of Old Bedford Moderians Brig Gen A Long KBE, CB, CMG, DSO | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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