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We remember Mitford
We remember Mitford
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1881
location
99-100 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9341745
3rd April 1881
1899
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars
Source:9495170
15th November 1899 - 2nd October 1900
1900
service
British Army
Lieutenant
10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars
Source:9495170
3rd October 1900 - 9th October 1904
1904
service
British Army
Captain
10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars
Source:9495170
10th October 1904 - 6th August 1912
1912
service
British Army
Major
10th (The Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Hussars
Source:9495170
7th August 1912 - 13th May 1915
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9146577
education
Eton College
Eton, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9341748
marriage
Helen
Source:9146577
location
Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9146577
location
Hydecroft, Lowfield Heath, Crawley. Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9146577
1915
death
Killed in Action
Vlamertinghe near Ypres
Belgium
Source:6987896
13th May 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Mitford |
| Source | 6987903 |
| First Names | The Honourable Clement Bertram Ogilvy |
| Initials | THCBO |
| Last Name | Freeman-Mitford, |
| Source | 9495170 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99-100 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Hydecroft, Lowfield Heath, Crawley. Sussex | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars | Captain | |||
| British Army | 10th (The Prince of Wales's Own) Royal Hussars | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementina | mother | ||
| Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Lord Redesdale | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen | wife |
Media
Media
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Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery near Ypres BelgiumValmertinghe Military Cemetery where Major C B O Mitford is buried and commemorated
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10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars in 1911More about 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars in 1911
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Cavalry officers and men killed 13 May 1915 at 2nd Battle of YpresMore about Cavalry officers and men killed 13 May 1915 at 2nd Battle of Ypres
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 | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Roll of Honour | Anne1202 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1914 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery near Ypres Belgium | Anne1202 | |
| Clement Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford DSO | Annabel50517 | |
| DSO citation | Annabel50517 |
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