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We remember Cecil Arthur Lewis
We remember Cecil Arthur Lewis
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8677959
31st March 1901
1901
location
Coleham, St. Julian, Shrewsbury
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8677959
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8677967
2nd April 1911
1911
location
11 Lambolle Road, Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7618915
April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Probationary Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9118529
13th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Military School, Brooklands
United Kingdom
Source:7618895
19th December 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7576964
14th November 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9118519
14th November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7576964
1st February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7576964
1st August 1917
1997
death
Not War Related
Source:7618955
January 1997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil Arthur |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Lewis |
| Source | 7576964 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lambolle Road, Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Coleham, St. Julian, Shrewsbury | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Probationary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lewis | mother | ||
| Edward William Lewis | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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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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Somme100 Vigil at Westminster AbbeyMore about Somme100 Vigil at Westminster Abbey
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56 Squadron: 17 April - 7 May 1917More about 56 Squadron: 17 April - 7 May 1917
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificates | Janice2668 | |
| 1911 Census | Janice2668 | |
| BBC The People Remember, Series 2, Episode 5 | Imperial1 | |
| Sound Archive Interview | Charlotte33 | |
| Sagittarius Rising | Trevor65535 | |
| Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Second Lieutenant | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Lewis MC | First1803 |
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