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We remember Bertrand William Whichote Gostling
We remember Bertrand William Whichote Gostling
Duplicate of B W W Gostling
Duplicate of B W W Gostling
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Joan D Vardon
Source:9317517
1878
1886
sibling
Ivy N C Gostling
Source:9317517
1886
1891
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9317538
Source:9317515
27th January 1891
1891
location
6, The Lees, Folkestone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9317517
5th April 1891
1911
commission
Regular
Source:9317538
4th March 1911
1911
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
Source:9317519
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9317530
January 1915
1919
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9317535
1919
1928
marriage
Margaret G Drax Sawbridge-Erle-Drax
Source:9317523
1928
1929
service
British Army
Major
Royal Fusiliers
Source:9317538
8th March 1929 - 4th June 1929
1940
service
British Army
Major
P. Corps
Source:9317538
26th January 1940
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:1397354
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:1397354
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:9317530
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:9317530
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertrand William Whichote |
| Initials | BWW |
| Last Name | Gostling |
| Source | 9317515 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, The Lees, Folkestone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Major | |||
| British Army | P. Corps | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances K A Gostling nee Sargeaunt | mother | ||
| William A K Gostling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan D Vardon | step-sister | 1878 | |
| Ivy N C Gostling | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret G Drax Sawbridge-Erle-Drax | wife | 1928 |
Media
Media
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Clare College Lantern ListList of instructors and students who attended the Staff Course in Clare College and donated the lamp in the College archway.
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Charing, Kent and the First World WarMore about Charing, Kent and the First World War
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO Online Index | Kirsten64940 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 | Kirsten64940 | |
| The Sandhurst Collection | Kirsten64940 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| British Army, Army Lists 1839-1946 Image Title: Half-Yearly Army List For 31 Dec 1941 | Kirsten64940 | |
| The London Gazette, supplements August 1914 - January 1920 Image | Kirsten64940 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clare College Lantern List | Joanna19174 |
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We remember Bertrand William Whichote Gostling
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