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We remember Louis Arbon Strange
We remember Louis Arbon Strange
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:7604451
1901
1901
location
Tarrant Keynston, Dorset
United Kingdom
school/college address
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1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8579867
1911
1911
employment
Farmer's son working on farm
Source:8579867
1911
1911
location
Lower Almer, Blandford, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8579867
1911
1915
marriage
Marjorie Strange nee Beath
Source:8579872
5th November 1915
1918
service
British Army
Captain
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:7595771
7th November 1918 - 1st August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Major
Dorsetshire Regiment
Source:7595771
1st August 1919 - 1st November 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Wing Commander
Source:7595771
1st November 1919
1966
dates
Age 75
Source:7604453
1966
1966
death
Not War Related
Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8500993
Source:7604453
15th November 1966
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7595771
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7595771
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7595771
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7595771
burial
Worth Matravers, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8500988
sibling
Gilbert John Strange
Source:8500993
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Almer, Blandford, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Tarrant Keynston, Dorset | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Dorsetshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Dorsetshire Regiment | Major | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Wing Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert John Strange | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Strange nee Beath | wife | 5th November 1915 |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of Louis Arbon StrangeLieutenant Louis Arbon Strange DSO. Unit: Dorsetshire Regiment, attached to No. 5 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. Death: 1966.
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Communities
Communities
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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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Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own)More about Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own)
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Strange, Louis Arbon | Andrew43023 | |
| Louis Strange | Andrew43023 | |
| Fighter station's veteran C.O. | Andrew43023 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Louis Arbon Strange | Charlotte33 | |
| Royal Aero Club | john14663 |
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