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We remember Oswald Francis Errington
We remember Oswald Francis Errington
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
location
19 Commercial Road Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9112589
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9112610
21st January 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
913
Royal Engineers
Source:9112608
21st January 1914
1917
marriage
Ellen A Hamblet
Source:9252933
1917
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9112610
23rd January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9112610
23rd January 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
524412
Royal Engineers
Source:2465642
1921
death
45 Ashburnham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9112591
Source:9112608
1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald Francis |
| Initials | OF |
| Last Name | Errington |
| Source | 9112608 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Commercial Road Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 913 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 524412 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen A Hamblet | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Spr O F Errington.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Oswald Errington.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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