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We remember Hugh Christopher Tower
We remember Hugh Christopher Tower
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
Source:6643152
23rd July 1886
1898
education
Brentwood School
Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6643152
1898 - 1902
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:8898340
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Source:8898340
1916
death
Source:6187465
19th September 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Christopher |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Tower |
| Source | 4479868 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Tower | mother | ||
| Christopher J. H. Tower | father |
Media
Media
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Obituary (column 1), The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916Cropped image from The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916, p. 9
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Obituary (column 2), The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916Cropped image from The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916, p. 10Contributed by:
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War memorial featuring himTo members of 'Arthur's Club', at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London.Contributed by:
Edward43379
Communities
Communities
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Brentwood School: Roll of HonourMore about Brentwood School: Roll of Honour
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Stacey27046 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary (column 1), The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916 | Stacey27046 | |
| Obituary (column 2), The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916 | Stacey27046 | |
| Royal Aero Club | john14663 | |
| War memorial featuring him | Edward43379 |
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