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We remember Herbert Edward Bedford
We remember Herbert Edward Bedford
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
Shop Assistant
Mrs C Hall
Hackney London
United Kingdom
Source:6977263
2nd April 1911
1920
marriage
Jessie Martha Roach
Source:6977193
15th September 1920
employment
Corn Merchant
Own business
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6977105
service
British Army
Private
2125
Essex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:272727
service
British Army
Private
275323
Essex Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:272727
1952
death
Not War Related
Romford
United Kingdom
Source:6977200
Source:6977047
24th November 1952
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:6977200
sibling
Dorothy A Bedford
Source:6977107
sibling
Emily M Bedford
Source:6977107
sibling
Lucy M Bedford
Source:6977107
sibling
Clifford Harold Bedford
Source:6977271
sibling
Sidney Arthur Bedford
Source:6977271
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Bedford |
| Source | 6977068 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2125 | Essex Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 275323 | Essex Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Emily Bedford | mother | ||
| Edward Bedford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy A Bedford | sister | ||
| Emily M Bedford | sister | ||
| Lucy M Bedford | sister | ||
| Clifford Harold Bedford | brother | ||
| Sidney Arthur Bedford | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Martha Roach | wife | 15th September 1920 |
Media
Media
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Studio portrait of Herbert Bedford,Undated portrait probably taken in the Middle East - Herbert served in Palestine and possibly Cairo
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Postcard of men at Costessy Hall, Norfolk, 1914postcard from Herbert Bedford to his fiancee, Jessie Roach. On the reverse it records that he is in D Company, 6th Essex Regiment "these chaps are only drinking tea as no beer is allowed"Contributed by:
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Postcard with Herbert Bedford in centrePostcard sent in December 1914 to Herbert's fiancee Jessie Roach. Sent from Costesse, Norfolk 14 December 1914. He talks about getting a pass home to visit his mother who is illContributed by:
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Cookhouse Judean Hills, Palestineblack and white photo (2.5 x 1.5 inches) with pencilled caption on reverseContributed by:
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Outpost, Judean Hillssmall black and white photo (2.5 x 1.5 inches) showing troops serving in th Judean Hills with pencil caption on reverseContributed by:
Diane42327 -
Sinai Desertblack and white print, showing a group of men in front of tents. Sinai Desert pencilled on reverseContributed by:
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Xmas Dinner Helmeih 1918Small back and white photo showing troops enjoying what appears to be Christmas pudding and custard. Interesting are the implements in use, the glass codd bottle at the front and the "banqueting suite" hollowed out of the sand! Location and date pencilled on reverseContributed by:
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Herbert Bedford outside his shop 1940s-1950sBlack and white photograph of Herbert Bedford outside his Corn Merchant's shop at 125 London Road, Romford, EssexContributed by:
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Receipt from Funeral Directors giving death dateReceipt detailing the funeral arrangements for Herbert Edward Bedford died 24 November 1952, aged 59 yearsContributed by:
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3 medals awarded to private H E BedfordThree medals awarded to H E Bedford, mounted in a wooden caseContributed by:
Diane42327
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate | Diane42327 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk birth & baptism record | Diane42327 | |
| Census return for 1901 | Diane42327 | |
| 1911 census return for H E Bedford | Diane42327 | |
| 1911 census for rest of H E Bedford's family | Diane42327 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio portrait of Herbert Bedford, | Diane42327 | |
| Postcard of men at Costessy Hall, Norfolk, 1914 | Diane42327 | |
| Postcard with Herbert Bedford in centre | Diane42327 | |
| Cookhouse Judean Hills, Palestine | Diane42327 | |
| Outpost, Judean Hills | Diane42327 | |
| Sinai Desert | Diane42327 | |
| Xmas Dinner Helmeih 1918 | Diane42327 | |
| Herbert Bedford outside his shop 1940s-1950s | Diane42327 | |
| Receipt from Funeral Directors giving death date | Diane42327 | |
| 3 medals awarded to private H E Bedford | Diane42327 |
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