Lives of the First World War

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ID: 1074172

Reference: WO372/5

Title: Medal Index Card

Description: Medal index cards were created by the Army Medal Office towards the end of the First World War. They record the medals that men and women who served in the First World War were entitled to claim.

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ID: 6641074

Reference: 1911gbc

Title: 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription

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Additional: Name, birth year and place and military details match other records

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ID: 6992698

Title: Portrait photograph of Adrian Carton de Wiart

Description: Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Carton de Wiart 4th Dragoon Guards, attd as commanding officer 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Carton de Wiart was awarded the Victoria Cross. Carton de Wiart was born in Belgium. He joined the British Army and fought during the Second Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902, sustaining a serious chest wound. On the outbreak of the First World War, Carton de Wiart was serving with the Somaliland Camel Corps and engaged in suppressing a rebellion by Mohammed bin Abdullah's Muslim forces. In an attack upon an enemy fort at Shimber Berris, Carton de Wiart was shot in the face, losing his left eye. He served on the Western Front from 1915, commanding three infantry battalions and a brigade. He was also seriously wounded seven times, losing his left hand in 1915. Carton de Wiart spent the interwar years in Poland, serving with the British Military Mission and escaping the country as it was overrun by German and Soviet forces in 1939.

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ID: 7656805

Title: Adrian Carton de Wiart: The unkillable soldier

Description: Page in the BBC News Magazine dated 6th January 2015

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URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30685433
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Additional: Many matches except place of birth which, according to the Belgian remembrance plaque and the copy in the article is Brussels and not Hove

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ID: 7656920

Title: Adrian Carton de Wiart Memorial

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ID: 7656923

Title: Carton de Wiart in the Cairo Conference

Description: Carton de Wiart in the Cairo Conference, behind Soong May-ling on the right. From left to right: Generalissamo Chiang Kai Shek, US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Madame Chiang Kai Shek. Back row, Chinese Generals Chang Chen and Ling Wei; American Generals Somervell, Stilwell and Arnold; and senior British officers, Field Marshal Sir John Dill, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten.

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Additional: Carton de Wiart in the Cairo Conference, behind Soong May-ling on the right. From left to right: Generalissamo Chiang Kai Shek, US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Madame Chiang Kai Shek. Back row, Chinese Generals Chang Chen and Ling Wei; American Generals Somervell, Stilwell and Arnold; and senior British officers, Field Marshal Sir John Dill, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten.

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ID: 7656926

Title: Carton de Wiart in Cairo, 1943

Description: British Generals 1939-1945 Lieutenant General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart VC (1880-1963): Portrait of General Carton de Wiart, seated, during the Three-Power conference in Cairo.

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Additional: Oulds D C (Lt), Royal Navy official photographer - http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//21/media-21254/large.jpg This is photograph A 20588 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.

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ID: 8494086

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription

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UPP: BMD/M/1951/3/AO/000427/053

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ID: 8500290

Reference: gbm_mci

Title: Medal Index Cards Transcription

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Credit: © The National Archives

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ID: 8500291

Reference: gbm_mci

Title: Medal Index Cards Transcription

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ID: 8500293

Reference: gbm_mci

Title: Medal Index Cards Transcription

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Credit: © The National Archives

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ID: 8500294

Reference: gbm_mci

Title: Medal Index Cards Transcription

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Credit: © The National Archives

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ID: 8500295

Reference: gbm_mci

Title: Medal Index Cards Transcription

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ID: 8500296

Reference: gbm_victoria_cross

Title: Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription

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UPP: GBM/VCR/197

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ID: 8662450

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription

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UPP: BMD/M/1853/2/AH/000530/017

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ID: 8662452

Reference: bmd_marriages

Title: England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription

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UPP: BMD/M/1951/3/AO/000266/026

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ID: 8662453

Reference: gbm_pow_europe

Title: Prisoners of War 1715-1945 Transcription

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UPP: GBM/POW-EUROPE/01179387

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ID: 8685700

Title: London Gazette 13 September 1901

Description: War Office, Pall Mall, 13th September, 1901. The undermentioned Candidates, nominated by the General Officer Commanding in Chief, South Africa, to be Second Lieutenants. Dated 14th September, 1901:— 4th Dragoon Guards, Lieutenant Adrian Carton de Wiart, from the Imperial Light Horsee, in succession to Lieutenant J. H. Lloyd, seconded

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27354/page/6049
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ID: 8685702

Title: London Gazette 8 October 1905

Description: Lieutenant Adrian Carton de Wiart, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, to be Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir H. J. T. Hildyard, K.C.B., Commanding in South Africa. Dated 29th July, 1905.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27842/page/6706
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ID: 8685704

Title: London Gazette 13 October 1905

Description: 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, Lieutenant Adrian Carton de Wiart is seconded for service on the Staff. Dated 29th July, 1905.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27844/page/6864
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ID: 8685705

Title: London Gazette 1 November 1907 - Naturalisation

Description: LIST of ALIENS to whom Certificates of Naturalization or of Readinission to British Nationality have been granted by the Secretary of State, and whose Oaths of Allegiance have been registered in the Home Office during the Month of October, 1907 ... [Name] Carton de Wiart, Adrien Paul Ghislain (known as Adrian Carton de Wiart) [Country] Belgium [Date of taking Oath of Allegiance] 13th September 1907 [Place of Residence] South Africa

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28074/page/7315
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ID: 8685706

Title: London Gazette 20 March 1908

Description: The undermentioned appointments are made in India:— ... 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, Supernumerary Lieutenant Adrian Carton de Wiart to be Lieutenant, vice H. E. Gurney, promoted. Dated 19th March, 1908.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28121/supplement/2169
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ID: 8685708

Title: London Gazette 8 April 1910

Description: 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, Lieutenant Adrian Carton de -Wiart to be Captain, in succession to Major A. Solly-Flood, D.S.O., who holds a Staff appointment. Dated 26th February, 1910.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28355/page/2411
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ID: 8685709

Title: London Gazette 9 January 1912

Description: Gloucestershire (Royal Gloucestershire Hussars) Yeomanry; Captain Adrian Carton de Wiart, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards, to be Adjutant. Dated 1st January, 1912

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28570/page/222
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ID: 8685710

Title: London Gazette 15 May 1915 - Distinguished Service Order

Description: Distinguished 'Service Order — Captain Adrian Carton de Wiart, (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29163/supplement/4753
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ID: 8685711

Title: Edinburgh Gazette 18 May 1915 - Distinguished Service Order

Description: To be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Captain Adrian Carton de Wiart, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/12807/page/712
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ID: 8685713

Title: Edinburgh Gazette 12 September 1916 - Victoria Cross

Description: His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men :— ... Capt. (temp. Lt.-Col.) Adrian Carton de Wiart, D.S.O., Dn. Gds. For most conspicuous bravery, coolness and determination during severe operations of a prolonged nature. It was owing in a great measure to his dauntless courage and inspiring example that a serious reverse was averted. He displayed the utmost energy and courage in forcing our attack home. After three other battalion Commanders had become casualties, he controlled their commands, and ensured that the ground won was maintained at all costs. He frequently exposed himself in the organisation of positions and. of supplies, passing unflinchingly through fire barrage of the most intense nature. His gallantry was inspiring to all.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/12984/page/1622
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ID: 8685714

Title: London Gazette 21 April 1917 - Ordre de la Couronne

Description: Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. Ordre de la Couronne. ... Officier ... Major Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., D.S.O., Dragoon Guards.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30030/supplement/3825
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ID: 8685717

Title: Edinburgh Gazette 24 April 1917 - Ordre de la Couronne

Description: Officier. ... Major Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., D.S.O., Dragoon Guards.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13081/page/791
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ID: 8685718

Title: Edinburgh Gazette 15 March 1918 - Croix de Guerre

Description: Decorations conferred by HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE BELGIANS ... Croix de Guerre ... Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Brigadier-General) Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., D.S.O., Dragoon Guards.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13223/page/1023
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ID: 8685719

Title: Edinburgh Gazette 5 June 1919 - Order of the Bath

Description: The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, for valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders. Dated 3rd June, 1919:— To be Additional Members of the Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: — ... Maj. & Bt. Lt.-Col. (T./Brig.-Gen.) Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C.,C.M.G., D.S.O., 4th D. Gds.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/13453/page/1824
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ID: 8685721

Title: London Gazette 8 April 1941 - Krzyz Walecznych

Description: The KING has given unrestricted permission for the following officers to wear the Krzyz Walecznych conferred by the Polish Government in recognition of distinguished services in Poland: — Col. (temp. Maj.-Gen.) Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Col. 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards (836).

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35133/supplement/2089
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ID: 8685724

Title: London Gazette 1 January 1945 - KBE

Description: The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: — To be Additional Knights Commanders of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order:— Major-General (temporary Lieutenant-General) Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (836), retired pay, Colonel 4th/7th The Royal Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36866/supplement/10
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ID: 8685725

Title: London gazette 3 October 1947

Description: The War Office, yd October, 1947. REGULAR ARMY. Hon. Lt.-Gen. Sir Adrian CARTON DE WIART, V.C., K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (836), ret. pay,, reverts to ret. pay, 4th Oct. 1947.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38087/supplement/4641
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ID: 8685729

Title: London Gazette 15 May 1917 - Mentioned in Despatches

Description: MiD - Carton de Wiart, Bt. Maj. (temp. Brig.-Gen.) A., V.C., D.S.O., D. Gds

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30072/supplement/4746
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ID: 8685731

Title: London Gazette 4 january 1917 - Mentioned in Despatches

Description: Carton de Wiart, Capt. (temp. Lt.-Col.) A., V.C., D.S.O.

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29890/supplement/205/data.pdf
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ID: 8685732

Title: London Gazette 11 December 1917 - Mentioned in Despatches

Description: Carton de Wiart, Bt. Lt.-Col. (temp. Brig.- Gen.) A., V.C., D..S.O., D. Gds

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URL: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30421/supplement/12910/data.pdf
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ID: 9141458

Name: Adrian Carton de Wiart

Title: Wikipedia entry for Lieutenant General Sir Adrian Paul Ghislain Carton de Wiart

Description: Lieutenant General Sir Adrian Paul Ghislain Carton de Wiart[1] VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO (5 May 1880 – 5 June 1963) was a British Army officer born of Belgian and Irish parents, and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" in various Commonwealth countries.[2] He served in the Boer War, First World War, and Second World War; was shot in the face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, and ear; survived two plane crashes; tunnelled out of a prisoner-of-war camp; and tore off his own fingers when a doctor refused to amputate them. Describing his experiences in the First World War, he wrote, "Frankly I had enjoyed the war."[3] After returning home from service (including a period as a prisoner-of-war) in the Second World War, he was sent to China as Winston Churchill's personal representative

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URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Carton_de_Wiart
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ID: 9499910

Name: ISBN 0 349 10635 5

Title: J C Dunn, The War the Infantry Knew

Description: Account of service on the Western Front.

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