Louis Strange

Louis Arbon Strange
Louis Strange pictured in 1914
Louis Strange pictured in 1914
Born(1891-07-27)27 July 1891
Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset, England
Died15 November 1966(1966-11-15) (aged 75)
Poole, Dorset, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Royal Air Force
Years of service1914–1921
1940–1945
RankWing Commander
UnitQueen's Own Dorset Yeomanry
Dorsetshire Regiment
No. 5 Squadron RFC
No. 6 Squadron RFC
No. 24 Squadron RAF
CommandsNo. 23 Squadron RFC
No. 80 Wing RAF
No. 1 Parachute Training School RAF
Merchant Ship Fighter Unit
RAF Valley
RAF Hawkinge
Battles / warsWorld War I World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Military Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar
Bronze Star Medal (United States)
RelationsSusan Strange (daughter)
Other workBusinessman and farmer

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.