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We remember Nelson Frederick Derham
We remember Nelson Frederick Derham
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:9640663
11th March 1907
1907
service
British Army
Driver
T/25112
Army Service Corps
Source:9640663
11th March 1907 - 9th March 1909
1909
service
British Army
Driver
L/11376
The Queen's Regiment
Source:9640663
10th March 1909 - 6th November 1916
1913
marriage
Beatrice Minnie Gray
Source:9591628
19th January 1913
1913
location
25, Chapel Court, off Borough High Street, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
Source:9591628
19th January 1913
1913
children
Frederick James Derham
Source:9589467
11th June 1913
1914
children
Beatrice Emily Louise Walford - nee Derham
Source:9589467
10th August 1914
1916
service
British Army
Private
307476
Royal Engineers
Source:9640663
7th November 1916 - 16th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
126110
Royal Engineers
Source:9640663
17th May 1917 - 8th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
126110
Royal Engineers
49 B G
Source:9640663
9th October 1917 - 10th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9640348
10th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9640348
10th March 1919
1921
children
Sylvester Henry Derham.
Source:9603784
12th January 1921
1925
children
Joyce Gladys Bain - nee Derham
Source:2383002
4th December 1925
education
For necessitous boys 13-17.Practical trades incl carpentry-shoemaking-tailoring-gardening-engineering-cooking-blacksmithing Aim-set each boy up for a ‘life of usefulness” in civil/military employment
Gordon Boys Home
West End Woking Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9631525
location
Gordon Boys Home, West End, Woking, Surrey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9631525
1950
death
Not War Related
He was crushed between two carriages at Lillie Bridge Depot Fulham while working on shunting operations on 12-12-50. Died three days later from his injuries. Inquest report in Fulham Chronicle Image.
Princess Beatrice Hospital, London
United Kingdom
Source:9589795
15th December 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nelson Frederick |
| Initials | NF |
| Last Name | Derham |
| Source | 9589467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Chapel Court, off Borough High Street, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | known 19th January 1913 | ||
| Gordon Boys Home, West End, Woking, Surrey | United Kingdom | school/college address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/25112 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | L/11376 | The Queen's Regiment | Driver | ||
| British Army | 307476 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 126110 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 126110 | Royal Engineers | 49 B G | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Henry Derham. | son | 12th January 1921 | |
| Frederick James Derham | son | 11th June 1913 | |
| Beatrice Emily Louise Walford - nee Derham | daughter | 10th August 1914 | |
| Joyce Gladys Bain - nee Derham | daughter | 4th December 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Selina Derham | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Minnie Gray | wife | 19th January 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Fulham Chronicle newspaper article.Newspaper report of the findings of the Coroner's Court detailing the accident which lead to the death of Nelson Derham.Contributed by:
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Railwayman DerhamNelson employed as a guard on the London Underground Railway.Contributed by:
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Service Record - FamilyNelson's Service Record showing details of his wife and children.Contributed by:
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The Blue Eyed MaidThe pub on the corner of Chapel Court (where Nelson lived) and Borough High Street. Southwark, London The pub is referred to in Dickens 'A Tale of Two Cities'.Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal DerhamLance Corporal Derham now transferred to the Royal Engineers, 49 B.G. T6356/1
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Casualty FormCasualty form showing admitted to hospital 22-10-18 then transferred to General Hospital 26-10-18Contributed by:
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School ReferenceGordon Boys Home, Surrey - reference. "Nelson Derham has a very good character and will make a good soldier".Contributed by:
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Gordon Boys Home, SurreyNelson left this home in March 1907 and joined the army.Contributed by:
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Gordon Boys Home, Surrey.No doubt, Nelson would have been on parade like this when he was at the boys home.Contributed by:
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Sylvester Henry and Jeff DerhamSon and Grandson of Nelson. Dad and me at The Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel le Ferne. Folkestone, Kent. Summer 2015Contributed by:
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Statement of ServiceStatement of Service from joining on 11-3-1907 to promotion to Lance Corporal on 9-10-1917Contributed by:
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Young GranddadYoung Granddad looking very smart but unfortunately no information about this photograph.Contributed by:
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Nelson, Beatrice and daughter JoyceMy Nan and Granddad and Aunt Joyce.Contributed by:
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Beatrice and SylvesterNelson's daughter and son, my Dad and Aunt Beat. In their latter years they would often go on cruises together having lost their spouses,Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| My great grandfather, | Jill138548 | |
| Birth Certificate | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Death Certificate | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Fulham Chronicle | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Fulham Chronicle newspaper article. | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Nelson | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Railwayman Derham | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Birth Certificate | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Service Record - Family | Jeffrey39586 | |
| The Blue Eyed Maid | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Lance Corporal Derham | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Casualty Form | Jeffrey39586 | |
| School Reference | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Gordon Boys Home, Surrey | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Gordon Boys Home, Surrey. | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Sylvester Henry and Jeff Derham | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Statement of Service | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Statement of Service | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Young Granddad | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Nelson, Beatrice and daughter Joyce | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Beatrice and Sylvester | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Nelson's wife and daughter Joyce | Jeffrey39586 | |
| Nelson, Beatrice & Joyce | Jeffrey39586 |
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