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We remember Farrar Robert Horton Morgan
We remember Farrar Robert Horton Morgan
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
marriage
Alice Winifred May Morgan nee Cross
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1st January 1915 - 12th March 1955
1915
commission
Regular
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3rd June 1915
1919
appointments
King's African Rifles, East Africa, Somaliland &
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1919 - 1921
1921
children
Gloria Mavis Horton Mawer nee Morgan
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20th January 1921
1924
children
Lois Cynthia Horton Guinan-Browne nee Morgan
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20th July 1924
1924
appointments
1st Bn The Border Regiment, China
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1924 - 1925
1926
children
Peter Geoffrey Horton Morgan
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17th June 1926
1930
children
Antony Richard Horton Morgan
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13th March 1930
1931
appointments
Adjutant, Glasgow University OTC
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1931
1937
appointments
1st Bn The Border Regiment, Palestine
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1937 - 1939
1939
appointments
Acting CO, 1st Bn The Border Regiment, BEF
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1939
1940
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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11th July 1940
1944
appointments
Colonal, Commander British Forces Syria
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1944 - 1946
1946
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
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13th June 1946
1946
appointments
Retired from Army
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1946
1949
location
High Cottage, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
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1949 - 1955
1957
marriage
Francoise Maud Morgan previously Turner nee Blackborow
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23rd April 1957 - 22nd June 1977
appointments
5th Bn The Royal Sussex Regiment
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appointments
Principal Control Officer, Control Commission Germ
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awards
Syrian Order of Merit First Class
Other War Service Award
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education
University College School, Hampstead
Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
Border Regiment
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service
British Army
Captain Major
King's African Rifles
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service
British Army
Major
King's African Rifles
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location
High Cottage, Stoke Fleming, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
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1978
death
Not War Related
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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31st May 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Farrar Robert Horton |
| Initials | FRH |
| Last Name | Morgan |
| Source | 3116780 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Cottage, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | 1949 - 1955 | |
| High Cottage, Stoke Fleming, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Border Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's African Rifles | Captain Major | |||
| British Army | King's African Rifles | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Syrian Order of Merit First Class | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria Mavis Horton Mawer nee Morgan | daughter | 20th January 1921 | |
| Lois Cynthia Horton Guinan-Browne nee Morgan | daughter | 20th July 1924 | |
| Peter Geoffrey Horton Morgan | son | 17th June 1926 | |
| Antony Richard Horton Morgan | son | 13th March 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Eliza Morgan | mother | ||
| Robert Upton Morgan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Winifred May Morgan nee Cross | wife | 1st January 1915 | |
| Francoise Maud Morgan previously Turner nee Blackborow | wife | 23rd April 1957 |
Media
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Major Farrar Morgan, AdjPhotograph of Colonel Farrar Morgan DSO OBE, Border regiment, then Major and Adjutant of Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities Officer Training Corps (GSUOTC) from 1931-1935.
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Colonel Farrar Morgan DSO OBE 1969Colonel Farrar Morgan DSO OBE taken in 1969Contributed by:
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High Cottage, Stoke Fleming, Devon, and wife CoiseHome to Colonel Farrar Morgan and his wife Coise.Contributed by:
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Alice Winifred May Morgan, (Birdie), 1893-1955.First wife of Farrar Morgan, and mother of Gloria Mavis Horton (Do,) 1921-2009, Lois Cynthia Horton 1924-2009, Peter Geoffrey Horton 1926-1973, Antony Richard Horton (Tony) 1930-present.Contributed by:
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BirdieFirst wife of Farrar Morgan, and mother of Gloria Mavis Horton (Do,) 1921-2009, Lois Cynthia Horton 1924-2009, Peter Geoffrey Horton 1926-1973, Antony Richard Horton (Tony) 1930-present.Contributed by:
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The four Childrren of Farrar Morgan and BirdieThe four children from right to left, Peter, Lois, Gloria (Do), and Tony. Believed to have been taken at Farrar and Coise's wedding.Contributed by:
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Francoise Maud Morgan, (Coise)Coise, wife of Farrar Morgan until her death in June 1977. Photograph taken at the top of the steps at High Cottage, Stoke Fleming, with greenhouse in the background.Contributed by:
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Kettlebaston Church, Suffolk.In this churchyard lie the remains of Birdie, (Alice Winifred May Morgan), and Peter Morgan her son.Contributed by:
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Birdie's headstone, Kettlebaston, SuffolkHeadstone to Alice Winifred Maud Morgan, known as Birdie, as she described herself as a 'funny old bird'.Contributed by:
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Headstone of Peter Morgan, Kettlebaston Church.Headstone for Peter Morgan, son of Farrar Morgan and Birdie, 1926-1973, Kettlebaston Church, Suffolk. Photo taken 7.6.2009Contributed by:
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Lois, Gloria (Do), husbands and othersFrom right to left, Lois, husband Major Dennnis Guinan-Browne, Frank Mawer, his wife Gloria (Do) and two other ladies, possibly Coise's sisters. Photo taken on the occasion of the marriage of Coise and Farrar Morgan.Contributed by:
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Gloria (Do) and Frank MawerDo and Frank in the garden of their home in Bradford upon Avon.Contributed by:
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Do and Lois.Gloria (Do) and Lois (right) in the garden at Greystones following Frank's death.Contributed by:
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Do and eldest daughter Sally Ann.Do and eldest daughter Sally Ann, photograph taken on 9th July 2005.Contributed by:
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Headstone of Colonal Farrar Morgan and CoiseHeadstone of Farrar Morgan and Coise overlooking High Cottage, Stoke Fleming Churchyard, Devon.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who 1964h | Sally51432 | |
| Who's Who 1964 | Sally51432 | |
| British Army Officers 1939-1945 | Sally51432 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Farrar Morgan, Adj | Tony54466 | |
| Colonel Farrar Morgan DSO OBE 1969 | Tony54466 | |
| Colonal Farrar Morgan DSO OBE | Tony54466 | |
| High Cottage, Stoke Fleming, Devon, and wife Coise | Tony54466 | |
| Alice Winifred May Morgan, (Birdie), 1893-1955. | Tony54466 | |
| Birdie | Tony54466 | |
| The four Childrren of Farrar Morgan and Birdie | Tony54466 | |
| Francoise Maud Morgan, (Coise) | Tony54466 | |
| Kettlebaston Church, Suffolk. | Tony54466 | |
| Birdie's headstone, Kettlebaston, Suffolk | Tony54466 | |
| Headstone of Peter Morgan, Kettlebaston Church. | Tony54466 | |
| Peter Morgan | Tony54466 | |
| Peter Morgan | Tony54466 | |
| Tony Morgan | Tony54466 | |
| Captain Antony (Tony) Morgan | Tony54466 | |
| Lois, Gloria (Do), husbands and others | Tony54466 | |
| Gloria (Do) and Frank Mawer | Tony54466 | |
| Do and Frank | Tony54466 | |
| Do and Lois. | Tony54466 | |
| Do and eldest daughter Sally Ann. | Tony54466 | |
| Headstone of Colonal Farrar Morgan and Coise | Tony54466 | |
| High Cottage, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk | Tony54466 |
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