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We remember Eli Loveridge
We remember Eli Loveridge
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Joseph Loveridge
Source:6183230
1885
1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6183230
8th February 1911
1911
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:6183230
8th February 1911
1912
hospitalisation
Tooth extracted
Hospital/Institution
Source:6183230
4th November 1912 - 4th November 1912
1913
events
Deserted
Military Discipline
Court Martialled, sentenced to 56 days. 14 days later remitted
Source:6183230
18th March 1913 - 17th April 1913
1913
events
Pre-War posting
Military Discipline
troops recalled to Britain in anticipation of war
Source:6183230
15th November 1913 - 19th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6183230
4th October 1914 - 14th February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded 14 Feb 1915, (discharged and re-enlisted)
Bullet fractured both bones of Right lower leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6183230
14th February 1915 - 22nd July 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:6183230
22nd June 1915
1915
location
Tanyard Meadow, Shefford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6183230
22nd June 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6183230
22nd July 1915
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:6183310
25th April 1916
1916
location
24 Back Street, Biggleswade
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6183310
25th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6183310
1st July 1916 - 26th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound, Left Hand, at Mametz Wood, Somme. Cannot open hand. Bullet entered back of second finger. 6 weeks in hospitals
Hospital/Institution
Source:6183230
22nd July 1916
1916
location
20 Old Allys Lane, Bedford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6183230
30th December 1916
1918
discharge
Source:6183310
23rd September 1918
employment
Horse Dealer
Source:6183230
service
British Army
Private
9849
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:2709288
service
British Army
Private
26060
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:2709288
service
British Army
Private
45018
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:2709288
sibling
Alfred Loveridge
Source:6183230
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eli |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Loveridge |
| Source | 2709288 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Old Allys Lane, Bedford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th December 1916 | |
| 24 Back Street, Biggleswade | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th April 1916 | |
| Tanyard Meadow, Shefford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9849 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 26060 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 45018 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Loveridge | brother | 1885 | |
| Alfred Loveridge | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-25 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-08-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 | |
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 |
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