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We remember Auberon Thomas Herbert
We remember Auberon Thomas Herbert
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
Whitley Ridge, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456154
3rd April 1881
1891
location
30 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8704466
5th April 1891
1901
location
3 St James Square, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8704467
31st March 1901
1911
location
7 Cleveland Row, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456163
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:8456163
1911
1911
employment
Parliamentary under-secretary of state
Source:8456163
1911
1914
employment
President of the Board of Agriculture
British Government
Westminster
United Kingdom
Source:8456173
1914 - 1915
1914
employment
British Government
Public Service
President of the Board of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Source:8684140
August 1914 - May 1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
RFC
14 Squadron
Source:8456108
November 1915 - March 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain / Flight Commander
Royal Flying Corps
22 Squadron
Source:8684112
September 1916
education
University
Bailliol College
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8456108
education
Bedford Grammar School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8456173
service
British Army
Captain
Hampshire Yeomanry
Source:2718871
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Automobile Club
Source:2718871
1916
death
Died of wounds
Seriously wounded after being attacked by the enemy, and fell unconscious. His observer was able to crash land the aircraft but Lucas died of his wounds later in the day.
over Bancourt-Haplincourt-Bus-Lechelles
France
Source:8456096
Source:9075695
3rd November 1916
burial
Originally buried at BARASTRE Communal Cemetery German Extension, map reference sheet 57c. O. 10. c. 1. 4.
France
VIII. C 17
Source:8456126
Source:9075692
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Auberon Thomas |
| Initials | AT |
| Last Name | Herbert |
| Source | 8456173 |
| Last Name | Lord Lucas Of Crudwell And Dingwall |
| Source | 8456173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St James Square, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 7 Cleveland Row, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Whitley Ridge, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Hampshire Yeomanry | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Automobile Club | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | RFC | 14 Squadron | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | 22 Squadron | Captain / Flight Commander |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Annabel Cowper | mother | ||
| Auberon Edward William Molyneux Herbert | father |
Media
Media
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War MemorialCaptain / Flight Commander Lord Auberon Thomas Herbert Lucas is commemorated on the War Memorial in Burley, Hampshire (image 3/2013)Contributed by:
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Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing the names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World WarContributed by:
Amy154754
Communities
Communities
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1
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British, Irish and Commonwealth Politicians of the First World WarMore about British, Irish and Commonwealth Politicians of the First World War
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
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22 Squadron: Failed to Return 3 November 1916More about 22 Squadron: Failed to Return 3 November 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Airfields and Airmen: Cambrai | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Trevor65535 | |
| The Peerage.Com | Trevor65535 | |
| Wikipedia page | Guy74824 | |
| RAF Museum Story Vault | DR117137 | |
| The British At War in the Air 1914-1918 | DR117137 | |
| Obituary of Auburn Thomas Herbert | Amy154754 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Auberon Thomas Herbert/Lord Lucas | John21589 | |
| War memorial featuring him | Edward43379 | |
| War Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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