john-g Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Strange was flying a FE2b from 11 Squadron on the 31 March 1917 when he was shot down with 2/Lt W G T Clifton. I would like to know where he lived; does any one know where Strange was from? john_g www.66squadron.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Louis Arbon Strange was a distinguished pilot in both wars. He lived at Worth Matravers, Dorset in later life. See: I've got his book somewhere. I'll see if I can dig it out. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-g Posted 16 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Hi Steve Sorry I should have been a bit more specific; I am referring to an L A T Strange of 11 squadron, not Louis Arbon. I am not sure but I think L A T might have been from West Byfleet in Surrey, I need some comformation. Cheers john_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Ah, Ok. This is the only L A T Strange I can find on the bMD register index. Name: Leslie Arthur T Strange Year of Registration: 1894 Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec District: Lewisham County: Greater London, Kent, London Volume: 1d Page: 1171 On the 1911 Census, this is probably him: Household/Institution: INSTITUTION Name: STRANGE, LESLIE ARTHUR TREW Sex: M Est. Year of birth: 1895 Age: 16 Address: Steyning, Sussex London Gazette 3-11-1915 The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Private Leslie Arthur Trew Strange, from a Provisional Battalion, to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 5th October, 1915. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/293...pplements/10882 London Gazette 22-2-1917 ROYAL FLYING CORPS. Mil. Wing.—The undermentioned appts. are made: — 1st Feb. 1917. 2nd Lt. L. A. T. Strange, E. Kent R., T.F. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/299...upplements/1860 London Gazette 23-2-1917 East Kent Regt.— 2nd Lt. L. A. T. Strange is seconded for duty with the R.F.C. 1st Feb. 1917. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29958/pages/1891 London Gazette 9-5-1917 The undermentioned 2nd Lts., T.F., to be temp. Lts. whilst serving with R.F.C. 1st Apr. 1917: — L. A. T. Strange, E. Kent R. http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/300...upplements/4448 Medal Index Card shows address in 1924 : Whincroft, Woodside Lane, Ryton, Co. Durham. Entitled to BWM/VM (no date of entry shown). There are two wedding, seemingly for the same man, in 1921! Name: Leslie A T Strange Year of Registration: 1921 Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep Spouse's Surname: Clegg District: Wandsworth County: Greater London, London, Surrey Volume: 1d Page: 1447 Name: Leslie A T Strange Year of Registration: 1921 Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep Spouse's Surname: Haley District: Wandsworth County: Greater London, London, Surrey Volume: 1d Page: 1447 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-g Posted 16 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Steve, Many thanks, I think it proves that am not looking for the right man and will have to back to my source and clarify the name, which is difficult to read. Mind Lweisham is not that far from West Byfleet? john_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Royal Flying Club card: I think that proves it! Picture of our man to follow! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Picture from the Flying Club cards: His Army officers file is: WO 339/55886 STRANGE L [1914-1922] Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-g Posted 16 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Steve, Excellent!! I have a group post card picture of some pow's and he has signed the back of the card and it is a little smudged, hence my difficulty identifying him. Many thanks. John_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Looks like the family moved around a fair bit judging from the places of birth on the 1901 Census: Is he recognisable from your postcard? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-g Posted 16 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 16 May , 2009 Steve, Yes he is, I will try and sort out how to post a picture for you. John_g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 16 May , 2009 Share Posted 16 May , 2009 I think that that match would stand up in court, even down to his Buffs collar badges.... Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 18 May , 2009 Share Posted 18 May , 2009 He might have some records in AIR 76/487. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-g Posted 18 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 18 May , 2009 Thanks per ardua per mare per terram I already have it down to check this out on my next trip down south. Cheers john_g www.66squadron.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 20 April , 2013 Share Posted 20 April , 2013 In case anyone is still interested, this has been sent to the GWF Team email - He was born in Lewisham 6 December, 1895, he was the brother of my grandfather, Basil Loftus Sidney Strange. He fought in the first world war as a pilot (aged 21/22) and was shot down. He was a member of the flying club here in Britain. Both Leslie and Basil were educated at Lancing College, West Sussex and there are chairs there that have their names engraved on. I have been there and seen them. Later in life Leslie moved to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and married a lady called Linda. He died there and his death certificate is held in the Zimbabwe National Archives D.R. 550/58. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils d Posted 20 April , 2013 Share Posted 20 April , 2013 between the wars Strange was farming in Northumberland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 15 August , 2019 Share Posted 15 August , 2019 On 16/05/2009 at 12:47, john-g said: Strange was flying a FE2b from 11 Squadron on the 31 March 1917 when he was shot down with 2/Lt W G T Clifton. I would like to know where he lived; does any one know where Strange was from? john_g www.66squadron.co.uk Lesley Arthur Trew Strange was born in Lewisham Kent, son of Arthur Madison Strange and Margaret Bishop Strange nee Roe. Brother Basil Loftus Sidney Strange also from Lewisham Kent. Both boys educated at Lancing College West Sussex. Lesley died in Rhodesia. I am the granddaughter of Basil. Ann Martindale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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