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We remember Archibald Mcfarlan
We remember Archibald Mcfarlan
Duplicate of A Mcfarlan
Duplicate of Archibald Mcfarlan
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
80139
Canadian Infantry Brigade
Source:8791296
15th February 1915
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8792334
20th January 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
No. 1 Fighting School
Source:8791289
1st April 1918 - 23rd August 1918
employment
Surveyor
Source:8791296
marriage
Alice May
Source:8791289
service
Other Empire Force
31st British Columbia Horse
Source:8791296
1918
death
Killed in a flying accident on 23 August 1918, whilst attached to No 1 Fighting School based at RAF Turnbury.
Source:8791289
Source:8791288
23rd August 1918
burial
Ayrshire
United Kingdom
L. 16
Source:8791289
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mcfarlan |
| Source | 7578808 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 80139 | Canadian Infantry Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Other Empire Force | 31st British Columbia Horse | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | No. 1 Fighting School | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald McFarlan | father | ||
| mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice May | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-13 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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ARCHIBALD McFARLANIN MEMORY OF ARCHIBALD McFARLAN FROM CASTLETOWN BORN 14TH FEBRUARY 1893 A PUPIL AT KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE, ISLE OF MAN 1909 - 1910 KILLED IN A FLYING ACCIDENT AT TURNBERRY IN SCOTLAND 23RD AUGUST 1918 AGED 25
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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 | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ARCHIBALD McFARLAN | King68169 | |
| ARCHIBALD McFARLAN | King68169 |
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