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We remember Oliver Campbell Bryson
We remember Oliver Campbell Bryson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
George Lander Unite Bryson
Source:9546410
1895
1896
1901
location
Plymouth Road, North Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9546410
1901
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded - Eygpt
Hospital/Institution
Source:9546585
26th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Dorset Yeomanry
Source:9546506
25th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Dorset Yeomanry Seconded to Royal Flying Corps
Source:9546506
26th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Dorset Yeomanry Seconded to Royal Flying Corps
Source:9546528
16th June 1917
1918
awards
Albert Medal (AM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9545424
9th January 1918
1919
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9545885
18th November 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
Source:9545885
18th November 1919
1931
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9545845
30th June 1931
1931
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Squadron Leader
Royal Air Force
Source:9545845
30th June 1931
1938
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Group Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:9546485
1st November 1938
1977
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9545423
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver Campbell |
| Initials | OC |
| Last Name | Bryson |
| Source | 577726 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Road, North Bromsgrove, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Squadron Leader | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Flight Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Dorset Yeomanry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Dorset Yeomanry Seconded to Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Dorset Yeomanry Seconded to Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Group Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Albert Medal (AM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Alexander Bryson | father | ||
| Edith Frances | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Lander Unite Bryson | brother | 1895 |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Flying CrossDistinguished Flying Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Oliver Bryson.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Recipients of the Albert Medal in WW1More about Recipients of the Albert Medal in WW1
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Distinguished Flying Cross WinnersMore about Distinguished Flying Cross Winners
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Trevor65535 | |
| Albert Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Bar to DFC | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| George Lander Unite Bryson - Brother | Trevor65535 | |
| Group Captain | Trevor65535 | |
| Flying Officer | Trevor65535 | |
| Seconded to RFC | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Albert Medal/George Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| RAF Story Vault | Trevor65535 | |
| Wounded | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Vincent96527 |
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