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We remember Arthur Frank Caple Layard
We remember Arthur Frank Caple Layard
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1911
location
27 Molyneux Park Tunbridge Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7628752
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Indomitable
Source:7628752
8th September 1915 - 14th September 1917
1915
appointments
Middhipman
Source:7628752
1915 - 1916
1928
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7628752
15th February 1928
1932
marriage
Joan Blyth Binning
Source:7628752
3rd December 1932
1944
service
Royal Navy
Commander (Retd)
Source:7628752
28th November 1944
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7628752
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7628752
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7628752
1999
death
Unknown
Index indicates death occurred during the 4th quarter
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7628752
Source:8874141
1999
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Frank Caple |
| Initials | AFC |
| Last Name | Layard |
| Source | 7628752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Molyneux Park Tunbridge Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Commander (Retd) | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Indomitable | Midshipman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Carnefy Arbuthnot Layard | mother | ||
| A G Layard | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Blyth Binning | wife | 3rd December 1932 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Frank Caple Layard | Colin86612 |
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