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We remember Carl Jocelyn Bamkin
We remember Carl Jocelyn Bamkin
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
service
British Army
Private
Reserve Regiment of Cavalry
11th
Source:6153810
31st August 1914 - 1st December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
Reserve Regiment of Cavalry
4th
Source:6153810
1st December 1914 - 4th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
Dorsetshire Regiment
3rd
Source:6153810
4th June 1915 - September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
13410
Munster Fusiliers
6th
Source:6157522
September 1915 - 17th March 1918
1918
commission
Unknown
Source:6155254
16th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
20266
Norfolk Regiment
12th
Source:6153814
17th March 1918 - 19th August 1918
education
Brunts School
Mansfield
United Kingdom
Source:6155254
employment
Auctioneer's Pupil
Cox and Co
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6153805
1918
death
Killed in Action
During a short battle between 5 and 8 in the evening, taking a railway held by snipers
and machine guns.
Morbecque
France
Source:6153818
Source:6160194
19th August 1918
sibling
Rudolph John Bamkin
Source:6151202
sibling
Harry Laurence Bamkin
Source:6151202
sibling
Margaret Mary Grace Bamkin
Source:6151202
sibling
Neville Bamkin
Source:6151202
location
Oakfield House, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6153805
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Carl Jocelyn |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Bamkin |
| Source | 6153805 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield House, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Reserve Regiment of Cavalry | 11th | Private | ||
| British Army | Reserve Regiment of Cavalry | 4th | Private | ||
| British Army | Dorsetshire Regiment | 3rd | Private | ||
| British Army | 13410 | Munster Fusiliers | 6th | Private | |
| British Army | 20266 | Norfolk Regiment | 12th | 2nd Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Bamkin | mother | ||
| Harry Hibbert Bamkin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph John Bamkin | brother | ||
| Harry Laurence Bamkin | brother | ||
| Margaret Mary Grace Bamkin | sister | ||
| Neville Bamkin | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Carl at home in uniformStanding with friend. Carl is in front of the chair.Contributed by:
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Page from 'A simple prayer book for soldiers'Title page of the book inscribed with a poem.Contributed by:
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Page 2 of Carl's Officer's Record of ServicesFilled out page detailing civilian job and home address.Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
Page 8 of Carl's Officer's Record of ServicesFilled in page detailing service record.Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
Page 9 of Carl's Officer's Record of ServicesFilled in page detailing service record.Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
GravestoneCarl's gravestone at Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetary MorbecqueContributed by:
Christine23820 -
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Reverse of cardWriting reads "C. J. Bamkin, 6 Roy. Muns. Fus. Salonica Forces"Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
In EgyptIn uniform in Egypt with the Royal Munster Fusiliers. Carl is third from the right.Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
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Letter to sisterA faded letter in French with transcription. Sent to Carl's sister Margaret, nicknamed 'Sticks'. The letter talks about living on a farm in France, buying eggs and milk and asks for a reply.Contributed by:
Christine23820 -
Letter to Carl's ParentsLetter sent by Private B. Rider to Carl's parents after his death. First and Last Page.Contributed by:
Christine23820
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire County Council Roll of Honour | Christine23820 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Carl J Bamkin | Christine23820 | |
| Carl at home in uniform | Christine23820 | |
| Page from 'A simple prayer book for soldiers' | Christine23820 | |
| Page 2 of Carl's Officer's Record of Services | Christine23820 | |
| Page 8 of Carl's Officer's Record of Services | Christine23820 | |
| Page 9 of Carl's Officer's Record of Services | Christine23820 | |
| Gravestone | Christine23820 | |
| Memorial Plaque | Christine23820 | |
| Reverse of card | Christine23820 | |
| In Egypt | Christine23820 | |
| Carl's Medals | Christine23820 | |
| Letter to sister | Christine23820 | |
| Letter to Carl's Parents | Christine23820 |
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