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We remember Lewis Edward Best
We remember Lewis Edward Best
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Laura E Best
Source:7959363
1893
1894
sibling
Frederick Webster Best
Source:7959363
4th March 1894
1896
1910
dates
Age 14
Source:7959363
1910
1910
sibling
Henry G Best
Source:7959363
1910
1910
location
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
parents address
Source:7959363
1910
1915
employment
Book Keeper
Source:7738024
1915
1915
location
1894 Hampshire Road, [Victoria, British Columbia]
Canada
parents address
Source:7738024
1915
1915
enlistment
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:7738024
6th August 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
102003
Source:7738024
6th August 1915
1917
location
505 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
parents address
Source:7550205
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Probationary Flight Officer
PI 40556
Royal Naval Air Service
Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell
Source:7550205
5th June 1917 - 2nd October 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:7550205
3rd October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Flight Sub-Lieutenant
PI 40556
Royal Naval Air Service
Cranwell-Westgate-Port Said
Source:7550205
3rd October 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
PI 40556
Royal Air Force
Alexandria-269 Sqdn
Source:7550205
1st April 1918 - 28th September 1919
1919
awards
Air Force Cross (AFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7550205
8th February 1919
1921
dates
Age 25
Source:7959806
1921
1921
employment
Bank Clerk
Bank of Commerce
Source:7959806
1921
1921
location
Nelson City, Kootenay West, British Columbia
Canada
other group residence address
Source:7959806
1921
1922
marriage
Gladys Elva Steinmetz
Source:7959816
1922
1930
dates
Age 34
Source:7959819
1930
1930
location
Alameda, California
United States
their own address
Source:7959819
1930
1956
death
Alameda, California
United States
Source:7550205
8th December 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lewis Edward |
| Initials | LE |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 7550205 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 Hampshire Road, [Victoria, British Columbia] | Canada | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 505 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia | Canada | parents address | known 1917 | |
| Alameda, California | United States | their own address | known 1930 | |
| Boston, Massachusetts | United States | parents address | known 1910 | |
| Nelson City, Kootenay West, British Columbia | Canada | other group residence address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 102003 | ||||
| Royal Navy | PI 40556 | Royal Naval Air Service | Crystal Palace-Vendome-Cranwell | Probationary Flight Officer | |
| Royal Navy | PI 40556 | Royal Naval Air Service | Cranwell-Westgate-Port Said | Flight Sub-Lieutenant | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | PI 40556 | Royal Air Force | Alexandria-269 Sqdn | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Cross (AFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julia Edith Best | mother | ||
| John Or Joseph E Best | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura E Best | sister | 1893 | |
| Frederick Webster Best | brother | 4th March 1894 | |
| Henry G Best | brother | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Elva Steinmetz | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-14 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Clare995 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Clare995 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 US Census entry for Lewis E Best | Clare995 | |
| Link to brother Frederick Webster Best | Clare995 | |
| 1921 Canadian Census entry for Lewis E Best, Kootenay, British Columbia | Clare995 | |
| Marriage of Lewis Edward Best & Gladys Elva Steinmetz, 1922 | Clare995 | |
| 1930 US Census entry for Lewis E Best, Alameda, California | Clare995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force | Peter34996 |
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