Christian, Arnold Louis
Title
Christian, Arnold Louis
A L Christian
Description
93 items. The collection concerns Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian (1906 - 1941, 29160 Royal Air Force) and contains his log book, documents and photographs. He flew operation as a pilot with 105 Squadron and was killed 8 May 1941.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Steven Christian and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Additional information on Arnold Louis Christian is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Steven Christian and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Additional information on Arnold Louis Christian is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2017-06-26
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Christian, AL
Collection Items
Thomas and Nora Cordner
#1 a head and shoulders portrait of Thomas.
#2 a full length portrait of Nora holding her baby daughter, Catherine (Arnold's future wife), April 1911.
#2 a full length portrait of Nora holding her baby daughter, Catherine (Arnold's future wife), April 1911.
Catherine Allan Cordner 1861-1931
A half length portrait of Catherine, grandmother to Catherine Christian (nee Cordner) Pictured 1929.
Arnold Christian's Decorations
A photograph of four medals, one clasp and an oak leaf awarded to Arnold. The medals are 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-1945 Defence medal and the 1939-1945 medal.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Each medal is described in the accompanying text.
Commemorative Scroll Honouring Arnold Christian
A commemorative scroll awarded to Arnold for his sacrifice.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that there has been no news about her husbands disappearance. Because of the lapse of time the writer suggest that he has lost his life.
Two Letters to Arnold Christian's Wife
The first letter refers to changes in money paid to his wife.
The second letter advises that their has been no news about her husband.
The second letter advises that their has been no news about her husband.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Arnold Christian's Wife
The telegram advises that her husband is missing during an air operation.
Wing Commander Arnold Louis Christian
A head and shoulders portrait of Arnold, captioned 'Officer Commanding No 105 Squadron, RAF (Missing, presumed killed in action -anti-shipping operations off Stavanger, Norway)
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
30th January 1906- 8th May 1941'.
The 'Hoochicken'
A cartoon Blenheim bomber GB-R T1989 flying low level over the sea. It is captioned 'The 'Hoochicken' -Blenheim Bomber used by Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron.
Wing Commander AL Christian
Picture drawn by Flight Lieutenant Bennett - 105 Sqn…
Wing Commander AL Christian
Picture drawn by Flight Lieutenant Bennett - 105 Sqn…
Arnold Christian's Mentioned in Despatches
Three separate mentions in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the air.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Marriage Certificate
A copy of Arnold's marriage certificate.
Ruthin School
A montage sheet with an explanation and a postcard. The message on the postcard is printed. Arnold is in a group of cadets and is marked with a cross.
George Bolton and Vera Christian's Marriage Certificate
A copy of George and Vera's marriage certificate.
Collection Tree
- Christian, Arnold Louis