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We remember Claud Harry Stokes
We remember Claud Harry Stokes
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
location
School House, 57 De Parys Avenue, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9469195
1901
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Source:9083427
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9083427
marriage
Philippa Ridell
Source:9083427
1918
death
Died of wounds
Shot down flying (pilot) 57 Sqn DH4 number D8398. Wounded and taken PoW. Observer was 2/Lt Leslie Harvey Eyres (https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/lifestory/6847098)
Belgium
Source:9083427
7th November 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:9083427
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Claud Harry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Stokes |
| Source | 7595568 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School House, 57 De Parys Avenue, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| Henry Stokes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippa Ridell | wife |
Media
Media
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Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing the names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World War
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Communities
Communities
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Eleven Final Days till the Guns Fall SilentMore about Eleven Final Days till the Guns Fall Silent
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul101225 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Paul101225 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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