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We remember Charles Elrington Duncan Davidson-Houston
We remember Charles Elrington Duncan Davidson-Houston
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Timeline
Timeline
1873
1894
service
Indian Army
2nd Lieutenant
Source:5505728
14th October 1894
1895
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Source:5505728
28th September 1895
1902
service
Indian Army
Captain
Source:5505728
28th June 1902
1907
marriage
Constance Isabelle Barton Childers
Source:5505956
11th February 1907
1911
service
Indian Army
Major
Source:5505728
28th June 1911
1914
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Source:5505728
3rd November 1914
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8489354
education
Christ's Hospital
Horsham, West Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5505728
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force)
Source:8826815
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at Mauquissart on 25 September 1915 with several other officers, fighting to the last to hold the German trenches, Battle of Loos
Moulin du Pietre, Mauquissart, Loos
France
Source:5504406
Source:5505728
Source:8826815
25th September 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Elrington Duncan |
| Initials | CED |
| Last Name | Davidson-Houston, |
| Source | 8826815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 2nd Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant | ||||
| Indian Army | Captain | ||||
| Indian Army | Major | ||||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant Colonel | ||||
| Indian Army | 58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force) | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Anna Gollock | mother | ||
| Reverend Canon Bennett Clear David-Houston | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Isabelle Barton Childers | wife | 11th February 1907 |
Media
Media
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A book from the library of CED David-HoustonFront inside cover of a book belonging to CED David-Houston.
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Charles Elrington Duncan David-HoustonIn his uniform, 58th Vaughan's Rifles, as noted by his hat.
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Signature of Constance David-HoustonHis wife's signature inside a book from his library.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant Colonel C E D Davidson-HoustonLieutenant Colonel C E D Davidson-Houston DSO. Unit: 58th Vaughan's Rifles (Frontier Force), Indian Army. Death: 25 September 1915 Wounded and Missing in action near Neuve Chapelle Western Front | CWGC family information: Son of the late Rev. Canon B. C. Davidson Houston and Mrs. Rebecca Anna Davidson Houston; husband of Constance Isabel Barton Davidson-Houston, of Stumblehurst, Birch Grove, East Grinstead, Sussex. | Head portrait press cuttingContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of HonourMore about Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of Honour
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Erskine560 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Erskine560 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt.-Col. Charles Elrington Duncan Davidson-Houston | Erskine560 | |
| 58th Vaughan's Rifles | Erskine560 | |
| History of the 5th Battalion Frontier Force Rifles 1849 to 1926 | Colin24139 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A book from the library of CED David-Houston | Erskine560 | |
| Charles Elrington Duncan David-Houston | Erskine560 | |
| Signature of Constance David-Houston | Erskine560 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel C E D Davidson-Houston | Yvonne27542 |
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We remember Charles Elrington Duncan Davidson-Houston
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