Simpson, Edward Telford De Lauret
Person: id 4035
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USyd
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World War I
Family name
Simpson
Given name(s)
Edward Telford De Lauret
Initials
E.T.D.L.
Gender
Male
Tertiary education
Education notes
Attended St Paul's College
Military awards
Survived
Survived WWI
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OCRd book entry or other narrative
C. de G., B.A., LL.B. : Captain, R.A.F., B.E.F., France and England. Enlisting in London after sailing privately, became a cadet at Denham 15th December, 1916, and at Oxford 5th February, 1917, and was gazetted second-lieutenant 17th March and flying officer 27th August, when drafted to 62nd Squadron R.F.C. Transferring to 52nd Squadron at Bray Dunes, France, 1st September, returned to England 17th July, having flown for nearly 700 hours. Then served with No. 12 Group from 30th August, in charge of Mobilisation Squadron, Mousehole, Norwich, 12th October, and at No. 3 Aircraft Acceptance Park from 27th December until demobilisation, then returning to Australia. Promoted temp, captain and flight commander, 24th March, 1918. Awarded Croix de Guerre (avec palme) 21st September, 1918. Early education at Tudor House and Barker College.
Documents
Parental occupation
Solicitor
Visible notes
Note on group sheet; out of alpha order, stored following Single - Smith file box 15
Internal notes
Portrait in uniform by John St Helier Lander 1919 held by the family
ADB Entry ID
11695
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