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We remember Arthur Rowe Spurling, D.f.c.
We remember Arthur Rowe Spurling, D.f.c.
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Source:7594762
29th July 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:7594762
1st April 1918 - 23rd September 1919
1918
location
'Penarth', Rosemount Avenue
Bermuda
parents address
Source:7594762
15th April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7594762
2nd November 1918
1948
marriage
Ilys Darrell
Source:8829782
1948
1982
death
Not War Related
Alzheimer’s disease
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8829785
Source:8829782
1982
burial
Pembroke
Bermuda
Source:8829782
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Rowe |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Spurling, D.f.c. |
| Source | 7594762 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Penarth', Rosemount Avenue | Bermuda | parents address | known 15th April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Second Lieutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilys Darrell | wife | 1948 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The daring exploits of Arthur Rowe Spurling | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Whither the Fates carry us | Deborah102878 |
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