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We remember Oswald Bell
We remember Oswald Bell
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
James Bell
Source:288516
26th July 1872
1874
sibling
Eleanor Constance Bell
Source:288516
18th June 1874
1876
sibling
William Bell
Source:288516
18th July 1876
1877
sibling
Emily Catherine Bell
Source:288516
15th December 1877
1879
sibling
Charles Bell
Source:288516
4th September 1879
1881
sibling
Lindsay Templeton Bell
Source:288516
3rd March 1881
1882
1884
sibling
Eric Tempelton Sealy Bell
Source:288516
30th September 1884
1886
sibling
Terence Bell
Source:288516
3rd September 1886
1888
sibling
Kenneth Douglas Bell
Source:288516
25th February 1888
1916
enlistment
Longmoor
United Kingdom
Source:288516
12th August 1916
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:288516
23rd October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:288516
26th November 1919
1922
children
James Sealy Templeton Bell
Source:288516
28th April 1922
1925
children
John William Templeton Bell
Source:288516
15th January 1925
1928
children
Millicent Cecilia Bell
Source:288516
14th March 1928
1946
awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:288516
June 1946
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:288516
employment
Civil Engineer, specializing in railways.
South Africa
Source:288516
marriage
Marie Rashid
Source:288516
service
British Army
Serjeant
190237
Royal Engineers
Source:288516
service
British Army
Serjeant
WR/289653
Royal Engineers
Source:288516
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops
Source:288516
theatres
Egypt :4
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death
South Africa
Source:288516
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Bell |
| Source | 288516 |
| First Names | Oswald Basil Templeton |
| Initials | OBT |
| Source | 288516 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 190237 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | WR/289653 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Appreciation | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Sealy Templeton Bell | son | 28th April 1922 | |
| John William Templeton Bell | son | 15th January 1925 | |
| Millicent Cecilia Bell | daughter | 14th March 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bell | father | ||
| Eleanora Amelia Elizabeth Templeton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bell | brother | 26th July 1872 | |
| Eleanor Constance Bell | sister | 18th June 1874 | |
| William Bell | brother | 18th July 1876 | |
| Emily Catherine Bell | sister | 15th December 1877 | |
| Charles Bell | brother | 4th September 1879 | |
| Lindsay Templeton Bell | brother | 3rd March 1881 | |
| Eric Tempelton Sealy Bell | brother | 30th September 1884 | |
| Terence Bell | brother | 3rd September 1886 | |
| Kenneth Douglas Bell | brother | 25th February 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Rashid | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Oswald B T BellThis is a photo of Oswald B T Bell most probably taken at the home of his stepdaughter in South Africa.
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Oswald was baptised on the 18/01/1883 in CalcuttaA copy of Oswald's baptism record. Although only baptised with the name OSWALD he was known as OSWALD BASIL TEMPLETON BELL.Contributed by:
Elaine102097
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oswald B T Bell | Elaine102097 | |
| Mention in Despatch. | Elaine102097 | |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Elaine102097 | |
| Oswald was baptised on the 18/01/1883 in Calcutta | Elaine102097 |
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