Louis Strange
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Louis Arbon Strange, DSO, OBE, MC, DFC & Bar (27 July 1891 – 15 November 1966) was an English aviator, who served in both World War I and World War II.
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Louis Arbon Strange | |
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Born | (1891-07-27)27 July 1891 Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, England |
Died | 15 November 1966(1966-11-15) (aged 75) Poole, Dorset, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1921 1940–1945 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Unit | Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry Dorsetshire Regiment No. 5 Squadron RFC No. 6 Squadron RFC No. 24 Squadron RAF |
Commands held | No. 23 Squadron RFC No. 80 Wing RAF No. 1 Parachute Training School RAF Merchant Ship Fighter Unit RAF Valley RAF Hawkinge |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Bronze Star Medal (United States) |
Relations | Susan Strange (daughter) |
Other work | Businessman and farmer |
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