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We remember Cecil B English
We remember Cecil B English
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Ada English
Source:9297934
1883
1885
sibling
Jessie English
Source:9297934
1885
1886
sibling
Annie English
Source:9297934
1886
1888
sibling
Bertie English
Source:9297934
1888
1890
sibling
Fanny Ethel English
Source:9297930
1890
1891
1891
location
Queen Adelaide Public House, The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9297934
1891
1893
sibling
Elsie H V English
Source:9297861
1893
1895
sibling
Clarence Evelyn English
Source:9297930
1895
1897
sibling
Lillian Elizabeth English
Source:9297930
1897
1901
location
Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9297861
1901
1911
employment
Waggoner of Farm
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9297930
1911
1911
location
Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9297930
1911
1914
employment
Farmer
Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
Source:9297931
1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9297931
21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1723
Norfolk Yeomanry
Source:9297931
21st September 1914 - 1st March 1915
1914
location
Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9297931
21st September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1723
Norfolk Regiment
Source:9297931
1st March 1915 - 2nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
1723
Norfolk Regiment
Source:9297931
2nd June 1915 - 11th March 1919
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
12715
12th Army Cyclist Corps
Source:9297939
7th September 1916 - 11th March 1919
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:9297939
14th September 1916 - 9th January 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Sick in field, admitted to hospital N Y D
Hospital/Institution
Source:9297939
1st March 1917 - 6th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:9297939
11th October 1917 - 17th October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Sick
Hospital/Institution
Source:9297939
19th October 1918 - 8th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:2461608
6th April 1919
1920
marriage
Harriet E Ladbrooke
Source:9297955
1920 - December 1951
1921
children
Arthur James Benjamin English
Source:9607934
9th July 1921
1923
children
Jean English
Source:9607934
27th July 1923
1925
children
Peter English
Source:9607934
11th May 1925
1927
children
Peggy English
Source:9607934
5th August 1927
1930
children
Nancy English
Source:9607934
2nd May 1930
1930
children
John English
Source:9297955
2nd May 1930
1934
children
Pauline English
Source:9607934
18th December 1934
1939
employment
Farm Worker
Ellingham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9297955
1939
1939
location
Harris Green Farm, Hardwick, Shelton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9607934
1939
service
British Army
Corporal
12715
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:2461608
1951
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9297928
Source:9298147
December 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil B |
| Initials | CB |
| Last Name | English |
| Source | 2461608 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Green Farm, Hardwick, Shelton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Queen Adelaide Public House, The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12715 | Army Cyclist Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1723 | Norfolk Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 1723 | Norfolk Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1723 | Norfolk Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 12715 | 12th Army Cyclist Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John English | son | 2nd May 1930 | |
| Jean English | daughter | 27th July 1923 | |
| Peter English | son | 11th May 1925 | |
| Peggy English | daughter | 5th August 1927 | |
| Nancy English | daughter | 2nd May 1930 | |
| Pauline English | daughter | 18th December 1934 | |
| Arthur James Benjamin English | son | 9th July 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret English | mother | ||
| Benjamin English | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada English | sister | 1883 | |
| Jessie English | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie English | sister | 1886 | |
| Bertie English | brother | 1888 | |
| Elsie H V English | sister | 1893 | |
| Fanny Ethel English | sister | 1890 | |
| Lillian Elizabeth English | sister | 1897 | |
| Clarence Evelyn English | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet E Ladbrooke | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'9" |
Media
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Cecil English, Norfolk Regiment, ShorehamCecil is third from the left holding a piece of paper. The postcard was sent to his girl friend Harriet, whom he later married. On the card is written, C Company, Norfolk Regiment, Shoreham, Sussex. He had enlisted in Norwich so presumably he was there for training.Contributed by:
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English Family, Saxlingham NethergateThis is a family group of some of the English family. Cecil is standing on the left and sitting in the centre is his mother Margaret English. The photograph shows his sisters and one of his brothers.but it is not known which one.Contributed by:
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Cecil with Harriet and childrenThis is a photograph of Cecil with his wife Harriet and some of his children. The girls are Jean and Nancy and the boy is either John or Peter.Contributed by:
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Dedication of Saxlingham Nethergate, War Memorial.The War Memorial in Saxlingham was dedicated on 5 June 1921 by the Bishop of Norwich. It is unusual as it lists not only the names of men who died from the village but also those who fought in the War. Cecil English's name is on one of the side panels on the Memorial. For more information about the war memorial go to www.saxlinghamwarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
Janice131533
Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 | |
| Baptism records | Janice131533 | |
| Grave | Janice131533 | |
| Family History | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Benjamin English | Janice131533 | |
| Cecil English, Norfolk Regiment, Shoreham | Janice131533 | |
| English Family, Saxlingham Nethergate | Janice131533 | |
| Cecil with Harriet and children | Janice131533 | |
| Dedication of Saxlingham Nethergate, War Memorial. | Janice131533 |
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