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We remember Herbert Purse Henderson
We remember Herbert Purse Henderson
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1910
location
RMC Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9148729
1910 - 9th September 1911
1911
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:9172210
9th September 1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
Army Service Corps
Source:9172249
30th November 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9148474
22nd May 1915
1918
service
British Army
Captain/Temporary Major
Army Service Corps
Source:9172267
13th April 1918
1918
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9285335
31st December 1918
1965
death
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9285225
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Purse |
| Initials | HP |
| Last Name | Henderson |
| Source | 9172210 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMC Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1910 - 9th September 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Captain/Temporary Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. H P Henderson appears as "Captain, A.S.C."
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Army Service Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by those serving in the ASC.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Herbert Henderson.Contributed by:
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HP Henderson, School House, 1907Bedford Modern School collection, Bedfordshire Archives, BMS/P276
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Jenny59819
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt from RMC Sandhurst | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lieutenant to be Captain, 1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Capt to be A/Maj, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of MBE for services rendered in France and Flanders 1919 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Army Service Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| HP Henderson, School House, 1907 | Jenny59819 |
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We remember Herbert Purse Henderson
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