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We remember Clement Richard Attlee
We remember Clement Richard Attlee
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
location
Haileybury College, Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:6632126
April 1901
1911
employment
Barrister at Law
London
United Kingdom
Source:9281501
April 1911
1911
location
Haileybury House, Durham Row, Stepney, East London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9281501
April 1911
marriage
Violet H Millar
Source:7654431
service
British Army
Captain
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:100224
service
British Army
Major
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:100224
1967
death
Not War Related
A heavy pipe and cigarette smoker from an early age, Attlee had breathing problems in his later years. He died of pneumonia. He was cremated and his ashes buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey
Westminster Hospital, London
United Kingdom
Source:6185830
8th October 1967
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:6185830
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Clement Richard |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Attlee |
| Source | 100224 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haileybury College, Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known April 1901 | |
| Haileybury House, Durham Row, Stepney, East London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Lancashire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | South Lancashire Regiment | Major |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet H Millar | wife |
Media
Media
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Attlee & King George VI after Labour's '45 victoryWhen Attlee went to see King George VI at Buckingham Palace to be appointed Prime Minister, the notoriously laconic Attlee and the famously tongue-tied King stood in silence; Attlee finally volunteered the remark, "I've won the election." The King replied "I know. I heard it on the Six O'Clock News".Contributed by:
Peter5151
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo6 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | debbie2674 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | debbie2674 | |
| School & university registers Image | Keith1947 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia entry for Clement Attlee | Deryck11795 | |
| Wiki entry for Major Attlee - later British PM | debbie2674 | |
| Letter in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 | |
| Blue Tapestry | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Guardian - 20th November 2018 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to brother Tom on Lives of the First World War | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clement Attlee | Deryck11795 | |
| South Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Deryck11795 | |
| attlee in later years | debbie2674 | |
| clement Attlee and his wife, Violet | debbie2674 | |
| Medal Roll Major C R Attlee | Peter5151 | |
| Attlee & King George VI after Labour's '45 victory | Peter5151 |
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