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We remember Caleb Stephen Cresswell
We remember Caleb Stephen Cresswell
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1895
enlistment
Source:9305867
14th May 1895
1895
service
British Army
Rifleman
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Depot Battalion
Source:9305867
14th May 1895 - 25th August 1895
1895
service
British Army
Rifleman
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd Battalion
Source:9305867
26th August 1895 - 23rd April 1897
1897
service
British Army
Rifleman
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9305867
24th April 1897 - 19th July 1897
1897
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9305867
20th July 1897 - 14th December 1899
1899
hospitalisation
Gunshot, knee, severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
30th October 1899
1899
service
British Army
Corporal
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9305867
15th December 1899 - 7th July 1902
1902
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9305867
1902
1902
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9305867
1902
1902
service
British Army
Sergeant
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9305867
8th July 1902 - 20th April 1911
1903
hospitalisation
Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
22nd April 1903 - 15th June 1903
1904
hospitalisation
Dyspepsia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
12th July 1904 - 14th July 1904
1904
marriage
Eliza Sarah Farmer
Source:9305867
10th October 1904
1906
children
Percy Richard Stephen Cresswell
Source:9305867
16th May 1906
1907
children
Ethel Gladys Cresswell
Source:9305867
20th November 1907
1909
hospitalisation
Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
20th May 1909 - 26th May 1909
1909
children
Herbert Henry Cresswell
Source:9305867
10th June 1909
1909
hospitalisation
Dental Caries
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
20th August 1909 - 28th August 1909
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
6th Battalion
Source:9305867
21st April 1911 - 31st October 1912
1911
hospitalisation
Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
10th August 1911 - 19th August 1911
1912
service
British Army
Sergeant
9014
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9305867
1st November 1912 - 16th May 1913
1913
service
British Army
Sergeant
9014
London Regiment
21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles)
Source:9305867
17th May 1913 - 5th January 1915
1914
children
Vivian Cresswell
Source:9305867
23rd March 1914
1915
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
9014
London Regiment
21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles)
Source:9305867
6th January 1915 - 4th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gastitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
29th October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9305867
29th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant Major
9014
London Regiment
21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles)
Source:9305867
4th December 1915 - 20th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant Major WO1
London Regiment
21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles)
Source:9305867
21st April 1916 - 19th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Laryngitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9305867
6th July 1916 - 21st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
9014
London Regiment
21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles)
Source:9305867
20th November 1916 - 30th June 1917
children
Ethel
Source:9305867
marriage
Eliza Sarah Farmer
Source:9305867
1958
death
Not War Related
Aged 81
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:9305865
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Caleb Stephen |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Cresswell |
| Source | 9305864 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Depot Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 3rd Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 6th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9014 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9014 | London Regiment | 21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles) | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9014 | London Regiment | 21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles) | Acting Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles) | Sergeant Major WO1 | ||
| British Army | 9014 | London Regiment | 21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles) | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9014 | London Regiment | 21st (County of London) Battalion (First Surrey Rifles) | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Richard Stephen Cresswell | son | 16th May 1906 | |
| Ethel Gladys Cresswell | daughter | 20th November 1907 | |
| Herbert Henry Cresswell | son | 10th June 1909 | |
| Vivian Cresswell | daughter | 23rd March 1914 | |
| Ethel | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Sarah Farmer | wife | 10th October 1904 | |
| Eliza Sarah Farmer | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Reddish Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1895-05-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911More about 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps at New Barracks, Gosport, Hampshire in 1911
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British armed forces and overseas banns and marriages Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith133517 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| KRRC Cap Badge | Keith133517 |
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