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We remember Francis Richard Loveband
We remember Francis Richard Loveband
Timeline
Timeline
1852
sibling
Anthony William Loveband
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14th February 1852
1853
sibling
John Edgecombe Loveband
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July 1853
1855
sibling
Phyllis Jane Loveband
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April 1855
1855
sibling
Matthew Thomas Loveband
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April 1855
1858
sibling
Florence Loveband
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November 1858
1860
sibling
Walter Loveband
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3rd January 1860
1861
sibling
Frances Alice Loveband
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17th June 1861
1864
birth
Tordown House, Swimbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
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31st January 1864
1865
sibling
Arthur Loveband
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May 1865
1867
sibling
Henry Loveband
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March 1867
1877
education
Sherborne School
Sherborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
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1877 - July 1882
1877
location
Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
school/college address
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1877 - July 1882
1882
education
Caius College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8679022
1st October 1882 - December 1883
1882
location
Caius College, Cambridge
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8679022
1st October 1882 - 2nd December 1883
1886
education
Cadet Training
Royal Military College
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
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1886 - 2nd February 1888
1886
location
Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8679038
1886 - 2nd February 1888
1888
commission
Regular
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22nd February 1888
1888
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
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22nd February 1888 - 2nd December 1889
1889
service
British Army
Lieutenant
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8679236
2nd December 1889 - 16th July 1894
1893
appointments
Aide-de-camp to Major-General Wilsone Black
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26th October 1893 - 1898
1894
service
British Army
Captain
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
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16th July 1894 - 28th June 1898
1898
service
British Army
Major
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8679236
28th June 1898 - 3rd February 1906
1906
service
British Army
Lieutenant-Colonel
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8681554
3rd February 1906 - 2nd February 1910
1910
appointments
Commanding Officer 1st Battn. West India Regiment
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2nd February 1910 - 2nd February 1911
1910
service
British Army
Lieutenant-Colonel
West India Regiment
1st Battalion
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2nd February 1910 - 2nd February 1911
1911
service
British Army
Brevet Colonel
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8679454
2nd February 1911 - 4th February 1911
1911
location
Wrockwardine, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8679454
4th February 1911 - 1922
1914
service
British Army
Brevet-Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
12th (Service) Battalion
Source:8679278
16th October 1914 - 10th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Brevet-Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own)
1st Garrison Battalion
Source:8679286
10th August 1915 - 9th March 1919
1930
death
Not War Related
Fractured his skull in a hunting accident
Cottage Hospital, Bodleigh Salterton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8679072
2nd March 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Richard |
| Initials | FR |
| Last Name | Loveband |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caius College, Cambridge | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1st October 1882 - 2nd December 1883 | |
| Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1886 - 2nd February 1888 | |
| Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1877 - July 1882 | |
| Wrockwardine, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | 4th February 1911 - 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
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| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 12th (Service) Battalion | Brevet-Colonel | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant-Colonel | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant-Colonel | ||
| British Army | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Brevet Colonel | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Own) | 1st Garrison Battalion | Brevet-Colonel |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Phyllis Jane Edgecombe | mother | ||
| Reverend Anthony William Loveband | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Anthony William Loveband | brother | 14th February 1852 | |
| John Edgecombe Loveband | brother | July 1853 | |
| Phyllis Jane Loveband | sister | April 1855 | |
| Matthew Thomas Loveband | brother | April 1855 | |
| Florence Loveband | sister | November 1858 | |
| Walter Loveband | brother | 3rd January 1860 | |
| Frances Alice Loveband | sister | 17th June 1861 | |
| Arthur Loveband | brother | May 1865 | |
| Henry Loveband | brother | March 1867 |
Media
Media
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Census Record 1871Listing F.R. Loveband as living in his birthplace with his family
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Hunting TragedyArticle in the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, Devon, from 7th March 1930, about the fatal hunting accident of Colonel Francis Richard LovebandContributed by:
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Hart's Annual Army List 1908A list of the members of the military in 1908, listing F.R. Loveband as Lieutenant ColonelContributed by:
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Sierra LeoneThe West India Regiment parading outside the barracks in Sierra LeoneContributed by:
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BelfastHe was stationed in Belfast during 1893-95 as aide-de-camp for General Wilsone Black, commander of the Belfast DistrictContributed by:
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Hart's Annual Army List 1911Listing him as commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of the West India Regiment since 2 February 1910Contributed by:
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Hart's Annual Army List 1910Showing his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in 1907Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| School & university registers Image | Mara60295 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mara60295 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mara60295 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Alumni Cantabrigienses | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - Commission | Mara60295 | |
| West Yorkshire Regiment Commanding Officers | Mara60295 | |
| Bedfordshire at War | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - CO of 12th Battalion | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - CO of 1st Garrison Battalion | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - Promoted Brevet Colonel | Mara60295 | |
| Jamaican Family Search | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - Retirement | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - Command of 1st Battalion | Mara60295 | |
| London Gazette - Promoted Captain | Mara60295 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Census Record 1871 | Mara60295 | |
| Commission | Mara60295 | |
| Hunting Tragedy | Mara60295 | |
| Tordown House | Mara60295 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1908 | Mara60295 | |
| Sherborne School | Mara60295 | |
| Caius College | Mara60295 | |
| Royal Military Academy | Mara60295 | |
| CO 12th Battn | Mara60295 | |
| Sierra Leone | Mara60295 | |
| Belfast | Mara60295 | |
| Brevet Colonel | Mara60295 | |
| Wrockwardine | Mara60295 | |
| Badge | Mara60295 | |
| Garrison Battalion | Mara60295 | |
| Commanding officer | Mara60295 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1911 | Mara60295 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1910 | Mara60295 | |
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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