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We remember Alfred Ernest Sackville Cresswell
We remember Alfred Ernest Sackville Cresswell
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1889
education
Blundells School
Tiverton, Devon
United Kingdom
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April 1889 - April 1891
1891
education
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Source:8540915
May 1891 - July 1895
service
British Army
Captain
East Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9237609
1915
death
Killed in Action
St. Eloi
Belgium
Source:8540915
13th March 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
X.4
Source:9237609
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Estcourt Cresswell | father | ||
| Phoebe | mother |
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Captain Alfred Sackville CresswellCaptain Alfred Sackville Cresswell. Unit: 2nd Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). Death: 13 March 1915 Killed in action at St Eloi Western Front | CWGC information: Son of Mrs. Cresswell, of Leckhampton Hall, Cheltenham, and the late C. Estcourt Cresswell. Served in the South African Campaign. Promoted Capt. in 1904, appointed Adjt. of the 3rd Bn. (Res.) of his Regt. in 1912. Born at Pinkney Park, Wilts. | Head portrait press cuttingContributed by:
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Communities
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Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of HonourMore about Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of Honour
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Cheltenham College Register 1841 - 1927 | Beverly42842 | |
| Baptism | Anne23518 | |
| Blundells School Roll of Honour | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Illustrated London News 10 April 1915 | Mike108587 | |
| Captain Alfred Sackville Cresswell | James201 |
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