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We remember Ralph Streatfeild-James
We remember Ralph Streatfeild-James
Duplicate of R Streatfield-James
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
India
Source:9493970
Source:9493876
6th November 1890
1901
location
Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9493970
1901 - 1909
1901
education
boarder in Sibdon and Lowers
Berkhamsted School
Source:9493970
May 1901 - July 1909
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:9276709
7th October 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9276709
service
British Army
Captain
East Surrey Regiment
Source:2576933
service
British Army
Captain
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9493957
location
Parton Grange, Churchdown, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9276709
1916
death
Died of wounds
wounded three times at Lindinhoek: on the Somme and "mortally" wounded at the capture of Morval - taken from Cazalets list 1921
Belgium
Source:9276709
7th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:9276709
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Streatfeild-James, |
| Source | 9276709 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1901 - 1909 | |
| Parton Grange, Churchdown, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Streatfeild-James | father |
Media
Media
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Berkhamsted School Roll of HonourDatabase created from the Berkhamsted School War Memorial, contemporary copies of the 'Berkhamstedian' school magazine published during WW1 honouring those recently fallen, and a Roll of Honour of those OBs already serving at the end of 1914
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Berkhamstedian Roll of HonourThe school magazine recorded war deaths of Old Boys as news became availableContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School War MemorialMore about Berkhamsted School War Memorial
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
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Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service OrderMore about Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service Order
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith86 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith86 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclopedia of India | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour | Peter6648 | |
| Berkhamstedian Roll of Honour | Peter6648 |
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