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We remember Charles Eustace Dickson King
We remember Charles Eustace Dickson King
Duplicate of C E D King
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
location
St.Michaels School,West Gate on Sea,Thanet,Kent.
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9323262
1901
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2259040
16th August 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8500083
20th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8500083
20th October 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8500085
17th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8500085
17th February 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8500087
1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8500095
1st January 1916 - 11th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:8500095
11th October 1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2259040
service
British Army
Lieutenant Captain
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:2259040
1916
death
Killed in Action
Cambrin,Pas de Calais.
France
Source:8500095
Source:2259040
11th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
S. 8.
Source:8500095
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Eustace Dickson |
| Initials | CED |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 8500095 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Michaels School,West Gate on Sea,Thanet,Kent. | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Lieutenant Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) | ||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Marie | mother | ||
| Charles Dickson King | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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Royal Military Academy Woolwich Cricket TeamMore about Royal Military Academy Woolwich Cricket Team
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Royal Military College Sandhurst Cricket TeamMore about Royal Military College Sandhurst Cricket Team
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
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We remember Charles Eustace Dickson King
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