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We remember Laurence Pierce Brooke Merriam
We remember Laurence Pierce Brooke Merriam
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Katherine Merriam
Source:9364151
1889
1891
sibling
Edith Anne Merriam
Source:9364151
1891
1894
1901
location
79 New Park, Highbury, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9364151
1901
1912
education
University College, Oxford Universitry
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1912
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9364175
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:9364197
1st September 1914 - 10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:9364197
11th November 1914 - 31st January 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded by a trench mortar after taking over a position in the trenches by the Hooge Crater
Hospital/Institution
Source:9364197
22nd July 1915
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
41st Company
Source:9364197
1st February 1916 - 12th August 1917
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9364197
15th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded during MC action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9364197
15th September 1916 - 16th September 1916
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Tank Corps
Source:9364175
13th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Tank Corps
Source:9364175
17th November 1917 - 10th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Tank Corps
Source:9364175
11th December 1917
1918
appointments
Company Commander, A Coy, 7th Bn, Tank Corps
Source:9364197
30th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Major
Tank Corps
7th Battalion
Source:9364197
30th August 1918
1919
employment
Executive
British Xylonite
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1919
1921
marriage
Lady Marjorie Kennedy
Source:9364175
21st April 1921
1922
children
Peter Hugh Kennedy Merriam
Source:9364219
1922
1925
children
Michael Kennedy Merriam
Source:9364217
1925
1940
employment
Plastics Controller
Ministry of Supply
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1940 - 1945
1948
employment
Examiner of Trade
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1948 - 1950
1949
awards
Knight Bachelor
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:9364175
15th July 1949
1950
employment
Director
Ilford Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1950 - 1963
1957
employment
Chairman
B X Plastics Ltd
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1957 - 1963
1957
employment
Chairman
British Xylonite
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1957 - 1963
1957
employment
Chairman
Furniture Development Council
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1957 - 1963
1957
employment
Director
Furniture Development Council
Source:9364197
1957 - 1963
1959
employment
Vice President
Association of Chemical and Allied Employees
Source:9364197
1959 - 1963
1961
employment
Director
Distillers Co
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1961 - 1963
1961
employment
Board Member
North Eastern Metropolitan Hospital Board
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1961 - 1964
1962
employment
Deputy Lieutenant
County of Essex
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
1962
education
St Paul's School
London
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
employment
Chairman, Finance Committee
Essex County Council
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
employment
Director
Furniture Industry Research Assoc
Source:9364197
employment
Director
Municipal Mutual Assurance Ltd
Source:9364197
employment
Chairman
Royal Eastern Counties Hospital M'ment Committee
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9364144
location
Loom House, Dedham, Colchester, Essex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9364197
1966
death
Unknown
London
United Kingdom
Source:9364197
Source:9364150
27th July 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Laurence Pierce Brooke |
| Initials | LPB |
| Last Name | Merriam |
| Source | 9364152 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 New Park, Highbury, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Loom House, Dedham, Colchester, Essex. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Tank Corps | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Tank Corps | Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) | 7th (Service) Battalion | Temporary Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) | 7th (Service) Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | 41st Company | Temporary Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Tank Corps | 7th Battalion | Acting Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Bachelor | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kennedy Merriam | son | 1925 | |
| Peter Hugh Kennedy Merriam | son | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Susan Merriam | mother | ||
| Charles Pierce Merriam | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Merriam | sister | 1889 | |
| Edith Anne Merriam | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Marjorie Kennedy | wife | 21st April 1921 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Great War Forum | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain L P B Merrieam MC | M2740 |
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