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We remember Donald Dickson Farmer
We remember Donald Dickson Farmer
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1892
service
British Army
Private
The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Source:8916926
March 1892
1900
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8916926
13th December 1900
1905
children
Muriel Joan Clark Farmer
Source:8916924
1905
1906
children
Olive Marion Linton Farmer
Source:8916924
1906
1909
children
Hilda Margaret Elliot Farmer
Source:8916924
1909
1911
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant Instructor
10th Liverpool Regiment (Territorial)
Source:8916924
2nd April 1911
1911
location
56 Albert Edward Road, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8916924
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Donald Dickson Farmer
Source:8916924
1911
1955
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
57th Dragoons
Source:8916926
1955
marriage
Helen Hall Menzies Bonnar
Source:8916924
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
2936
10th Liverpool Regiment
Source:1195348
service
British Army
Captain
57th Dragoons
Source:1195348
1956
death
Not War Related
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8916926
23rd December 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald Dickson |
| Initials | DD |
| Last Name | Farmer |
| Source | 8916926 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Albert Edward Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2936 | 10th Liverpool Regiment | Regimental Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 57th Dragoons | Captain | |||
| British Army | 10th Liverpool Regiment (Territorial) | Colour Sergeant Instructor | |||
| British Army | The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders | Private | |||
| British Army | 57th Dragoons | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Joan Clark Farmer | daughter | 1905 | |
| Olive Marion Linton Farmer | daughter | 1906 | |
| Hilda Margaret Elliot Farmer | daughter | 1909 | |
| Donald Dickson Farmer | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanna | mother | ||
| Thomas Farmer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hall Menzies Bonnar | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Find a Grave for Donald Dickson Farmer | Ann39898 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Dickson Farmer VC | Rob23648 |
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