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We remember Robert Martin Weymouth Marsden
We remember Robert Martin Weymouth Marsden
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
location
58, Waldeck Avenue, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9106624
1901
1906
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9182596
25th July 1906
1911
location
Singapore Straits Settlements, Ships And Overseas Establishments
Singapore
military residence address
Source:9106625
1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:9182608
30th October 1914
1915
marriage
Lelia H Clutterbuck
Source:9182625
1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2924541
18th December 1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9182586
1st January 1917
service
British Army
Captain Acting Major
Royal Engineers
Source:2924541
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
Source:2924541
service
British Army
Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:9182613
service
British Army
Colonel
Royal Engineers
Deputy Chief Engineer, British Troops Egypt
Source:9182618
1967
death
Salisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9182623
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Martin Weymouth |
| Initials | RMW |
| Last Name | Marsden, |
| Source | 9182586 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58, Waldeck Avenue, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Singapore Straits Settlements, Ships And Overseas Establishments | Singapore | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain Acting Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Deputy Chief Engineer, British Troops Egypt | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lelia H Clutterbuck | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Col R M W Marsden MC.
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of the MC | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt, RE, 1906 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Captain, RE, 1914 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Col R M W Marsden MC RE retires 1945 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Col Marsden MC RE Dep. Chief Engineer, British Troops Egypt 1937 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated July 1943 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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