Louis Strange
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.
Louis Arbon Strange | |
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Louis Strange pictured in 1914 | |
| Born | 27 July 1891 Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, England |
| Died | 15 November 1966 (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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