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We remember Hugh Montague Trenchard
We remember Hugh Montague Trenchard
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Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Catherine Amy Montague Trenchard
Source:8541805
1871
1873
1876
sibling
May Montague Trenchard
Source:8541805
1876
1876
sibling
Ralph Henry Montague Trenchard
Source:8541805
1876
1878
sibling
Dorothy Sybil Montague Trenchard
Source:8541805
1878
1881
location
Court lands, Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8541805
1881
1891
location
South Block, Hill Lands, Wargrave, Berkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8541796
1891
1896
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:8541834
12th August 1896
1914
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:8541734
1st January 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Scots Fusiliers attached Royal Flying Corps
Source:8541736
18th January 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Wing Commander
Military Wing
Source:8541736
18th January 1915
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Major General
Royal Air Force
Source:8541983
1st January 1917
1917
awards
Ordre de Leopold
Other War Service Award
Source:8925198
24th September 1917
1919
awards
American Distinguished Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9293384
15th July 1919
1929
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
Source:8925203
31st December 1929
service
British Army
Major General
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:4492478
1956
death
Buried in the Battle of Britain Chapel of Westminster Abbey.
Chelsea London
United Kingdom
Source:8864747
Source:8864751
10th February 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Montague |
| Initials | HM |
| Last Name | Trenchard |
| Source | 8541690 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court lands, Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| South Block, Hill Lands, Wargrave, Berkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Major General | |||
| British Army | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Scots Fusiliers attached Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Military Wing | Wing Commander | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Major General | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Marshal of the Royal Air Force |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| American Distinguished Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Ordre de Leopold | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Montague Trenchard | father | ||
| Georgiana Louisa Catherine Turner Skene | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Amy Montague Trenchard | sister | 1871 | |
| May Montague Trenchard | sister | 1876 | |
| Ralph Henry Montague Trenchard | brother | 1876 | |
| Dorothy Sybil Montague Trenchard | sister | 1878 |
Media
Media
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Marshal of the RAF Hugh M Trenchard"Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan, unveiling a statue commemorating the life of Marshal of the RAF Hugh M Trenchard". This item is available to be shared and re-used under the terms of the IWM Non Commercial LicenceContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Trevor65535 | |
| Commission | Trevor65535 | |
| Transfer to the Royal Scots Fusiliers | Trevor65535 | |
| DSO | Trevor65535 | |
| Companion of the Order of the Bath | Trevor65535 | |
| Brevet Lieutenant Colonel | Trevor65535 | |
| Baron Trenchard | Trevor65535 | |
| promotion to Lieutenant. | Trevor65535 | |
| Brevet Major | Trevor65535 | |
| Major General | Trevor65535 | |
| Appointment to the Air Council, RAF | Trevor65535 | |
| Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard | Jonathan101862 | |
| Royal Air Force Historical Society | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 | |
| Statue: Lord Trenchard Erection date: 19/7/1961 | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Forgotten Father of the RAF - Sir David Henderson, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.O. [RAF Museum] | R58235 | |
| London Gazette American Distinguished Service Medal | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Andrew27377 | |
| Marshal of the RAF Hugh M Trenchard | Jonathan101862 |
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We remember Hugh Montague Trenchard
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