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We remember Nathaniel Lavender
We remember Nathaniel Lavender
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Florence Lavender
Source:9598189
1875
1883
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Lavender
Source:9598189
1883
1884
sibling
Cecilia Lavender
Source:9598189
1884
1885
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9598189
31st March 1901
1901
location
Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598189
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9598226
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Butcher
Self
Edgeware, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9598226
2nd April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Edgeware, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9598226
2nd April 1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2313936
1st December 1916
1918
marriage
Dorothy Dayer-Smith
Source:9598278
1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9597944
5th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9597944
5th June 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9597858
1st September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Captain
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9598030
11th September 1918 - 16th January 1923
1919
discharge
Source:9598208
1st February 1919
1923
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9598057
16th January 1923
1923
location
Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2313936
20th February 1923
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9598278
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Master Butcher
Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9598278
29th September 1939
1939
location
59 Brent Street, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9598278
29th September 1939
1951
dates
Age 65
Source:9598239
1951
service
British Army
Private
5146
London Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:2313936
service
British Army
Private
303172
London Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:2313936
1951
death
Not War Related
Believed to be buried at Golders Green Crematorium.
Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9598239
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nathaniel |
| Initials | N |
| Last Name | Lavender, |
| Source | 9597858 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Brent Street, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th February 1923 | |
| High Street, Edgeware, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5146 | London Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 303172 | London Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Acting Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Lavender | mother | ||
| George Lavender | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Lavender | sister | 1875 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Lavender | sister | 1883 | |
| Cecilia Lavender | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Dayer-Smith | wife | 1918 |
Media
Media
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Nathaniel LavenderWWI served 1914 to 1920 presented the MC at Buckingham Palace 10th December 1919Contributed by:
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Investiture of Capt N Lavender MCPhotograph uploaded on behalf of family member Jane. It shows Nat with his mother and father on their way to Buckingham Palace for the investiture of his Military Cross.Contributed by:
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Dolly, wife of Nat LavenderThe photograph is uploaded on behalf of family member Jane. The photograph, dated 1916, shows Dolly wearing earrings that have been passed down through the family since that time. At the commemoration of the centenary of 1914-18 the earrings have been a special link for the descendants of Nat and Dolly.Contributed by:
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The Lavender Family butcher shop in HendonPhotograph of the family butchers in Hendon run by the Lavender family. It is believed to date from about 1930. Nathaniel is standing in the middle with the white apron.Contributed by:
Joanna64499
Communities
Communities
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Lavender, Hills and Sparrow FamiliesMore about Lavender, Hills and Sparrow Families
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| London volunteer soldiers, 1859-1955 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Joanna64499 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lavender | Anne150233 | |
| Formative assignment - additional info. | Anne150233 | |
| Nathaniel Lavender | Anne150233 | |
| Investiture of Capt N Lavender MC | Joanna64499 | |
| Dolly, wife of Nat Lavender | Joanna64499 | |
| The Lavender Family butcher shop in Hendon | Joanna64499 |
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