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We remember Robert Chichester Durnford
We remember Robert Chichester Durnford
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1905
education
Preparatory
Fonthill School
East Grinstead
United Kingdom
Source:9562126
May 1905 - 1910
1910
education
Senior school
Eton
Eton
United Kingdom
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1910 - July 1914
1918
dates
Age 22
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21st June 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9562126
service
British Army
Captain
Hampshire Regiment
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Mesopotamia
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Source:7480626
Source:6968415
Source:9398579
21st June 1918
burial
Source:7480626
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Chichester |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Durnford, |
| Source | 7480626 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Durnford | father |
Media
Media
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St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall.This is a photograph of St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall in Hampshire. Captain Durnford is remembered in the church.
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Memorial in St. Mary's Church, Hartley WespallThis is a memorial in St Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall.Contributed by:
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Memorial - St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall.A memorial in St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall.Contributed by:
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Robert ("Bob") DurnfordA print of a head and shoulders portrait photograph of Robert Durnford, with the legend "Bob Durnford' on the reverse
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Robert Chichester Durnford Obituary P1P1 of 2pp obituary from the Fonthill School yearbook, 1918Contributed by:
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Robert Chichester Durnford Obituary P2P2 of 2pp obituary from the Fonthill School yearbook, 1918Contributed by:
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Fonthill Roll of HonourOne of two honour boards from Fonthill School, this one with Robert DurnfordContributed by:
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Robert Durnford, Fonthill 1906Sested on floor on right-hand side of photographContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St.Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall to include All Saints Church Stratfield Turgis, Hampshire.More about St.Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall to include All Saints Church Stratfield Turgis, Hampshire.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Gazette | Alison2583 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall. | Alison2583 | |
| Memorial in St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall | Alison2583 | |
| Memorial - St. Mary's Church, Hartley Wespall. | Alison2583 | |
| Robert ("Bob") Durnford | Ann43644 | |
| Robert Chichester Durnford Obituary P1 | Ann43644 | |
| Robert Chichester Durnford Obituary P2 | Ann43644 | |
| Fonthill Roll of Honour | Ann43644 | |
| Robert Durnford at Fonthill 1909 | Ann43644 | |
| Robert Durnford, Fonthill 1906 | Ann43644 |
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We remember Robert Chichester Durnford
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