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We remember Gilbert Babbage
We remember Gilbert Babbage
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1897
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:7942395
13th August 1897
1900
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:7957768
1900
1901
awards
King's South Africa Medal with 5 clasps
Other War Service Award
Source:7942395
1901
1909
events
School of Musketry
Training
Myanmar
Source:7942395
26th March 1909
1912
marriage
Jane Elizabeth Kinshott
Source:7613721
8th January 1912 - 19th August 1972
1912
children
Alfred Gilbert Babbage
Source:7942395
10th November 1912
1914
children
Arthur Barrett Babbage
Source:7942395
15th June 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7942395
13th August 1914 - 12th May 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Severely wounded gun shot wound in neck in Vailly, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:7942395
14th September 1914 - 24th September 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Admitted for 'neuroanasthesia.' in Rouen then transferred to England
Hospital/Institution
Source:7942395
9th June 1915 - 12th June 1915
1917
children
Barbara Elizabeth Babbage
Source:7942395
7th November 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7942395
20th February 1918 - 16th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed. Initially assisted by 142 Field Ambulance then at 23 Casualty Clearing Station before being moved to Etaples hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:7942395
12th April 1918 - 16th April 1918
1919
awards
Shooting award First Class
Other War Service Award
Source:7942395
1919
1919
location
302 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7942395
1919
1920
discharge
Source:7942395
20th March 1920
1921
employment
storeman
Reading
United Kingdom
Source:7942395
1921
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
5576
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:115179
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
5576
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:115179
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
5576
Royal Scots Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:115179
1934
death
Not War Related
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613711
10th July 1934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Babbage |
| Source | 115179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5576 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5576 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 5576 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's South Africa Medal with 5 clasps | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal with clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| Shooting award First Class | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Barrett Babbage | son | 15th June 1914 | |
| Barbara Elizabeth Babbage | daughter | 7th November 1917 | |
| Alfred Gilbert Babbage | son | 10th November 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Babbage | mother | ||
| Alfred Edward Babbage | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Elizabeth Kinshott | wife | 8th January 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-08-13 | Methodist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary of Gilbert Babbage | David53181 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Babbage | David53181 |
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