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We remember Douglas Roman Brook
We remember Douglas Roman Brook
Timeline
Timeline
1818
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5499049
November 1818
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
Royal Engineers
Source:5498477
1914 - 1916
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
101 Squadron
Source:5498477
1917 - 1919
1918
appointments
Pilot
Source:5499034
January 1918 - December 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5498510
January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
101 Squadron
Source:5498498
January 1918 - September 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5498498
January 1918 - August 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:5499102
1st April 1918
1919
marriage
Aida Dare
Source:5499569
1919
1920
children
Roma Brook
Source:5499590
5th June 1920
1920
children
Roma Stephens
Source:5499853
5th June 1920
service
British Army
Corporal
36388
Royal Engineers
Source:517014
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:517014
death
Not War Related
Died of a coronary
United Kingdom
Source:5499853
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Douglas Roman |
| Initials | DR |
| Last Name | Brook |
| Source | 517014 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36388 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 101 Squadron | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Corporal | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 101 Squadron | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Brook | daughter | 5th June 1920 | |
| Roma Stephens | daughter | 5th June 1920 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aida Dare | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Exert from Pilots logThe last entry of Captain Brook's log on the 23/12/18. Plane crashed and caught fire. the pilot sustained severe burns to his hands and faceContributed by:
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Commision papersCommission as a Lieutenant 1st April 1918. Stamp on paper Royal Air ForceContributed by:
Christopher12986
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Christopher12986 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher12986 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Roman Brook DFC | Christopher12986 | |
| 101 Squadron | Christopher12986 | |
| DFC citation in newspaper | Christopher12986 | |
| Exert from Pilots log | Christopher12986 | |
| DFC | Christopher12986 | |
| Photos of planes | Christopher12986 | |
| FE26 | Christopher12986 | |
| Commision papers | Christopher12986 |
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Stories
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