John Newall TOMES

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation / Profession: Royal Air Force (RAF)
• Honor: 14 Jun 1946; Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) - In recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the war - Royal Air Force
• Honor: 1 Jan 1953; Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) - Military Division. Royal Air Force

John married Joan MAXWELL on 22 Jun 1936. Joan (daughter of Capt. Peter Benson MAXWELL and Eileen Muriel HAMILTON-GORDON) was born on 28 Sep 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ian Maxwell TOMES was born on 8 Jan 1940.
2. Patrick Thurstan TOMES was born on 7 Aug 1941; died on 19 Mar 1963.
3. Simon Christopher TOMES was born on 15 Apr 1944.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Minson's Common, Charmouth, Dorset
• Occupation / Profession: Royal Warwickshire Regiment
• Honor: Military Cross (MC)
• Honor: 1 Jan 1918; Distinguished Service Order (DSO) - For distinguished service in the Field. - Royal Warwickshire Regiment
• Honor: 17 Mar 1920; Legion D'Honneur, Chevalier (France) - Awarded by the Allied Powers at the various dates to the British Forces for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign. - Royal Warwickshire Regiment
• Honor: 11 Jul 1940; Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) - For distinguished service in the field. Military Division. - Colonel The Royal Warwickshire Regiment