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We remember Elric Reginald Birch
We remember Elric Reginald Birch
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:5510942
31st March 1901
1901
location
Albert Park, Wilmslow, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5510942
31st March 1901
1911
commission
Regular
Source:5511067
22nd March 1911
1911
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd
Source:5511053
22nd March 1911 - 2nd June 1912
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:5510931
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd
Source:5511053
2nd June 1912
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:347500
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:347500
13th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
Source:5511039
14th August 1914
1917
marriage
Blanche D'a Dennison
Source:5510999
1917
awards
General Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:347500
education
Rossall School
Fleetwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5511067
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
Source:347500
service
British Army
Temporary Major
Machine Gun Corps
Source:347500
1963
death
Source:5510991
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Elric Reginald |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 5510931 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Park, Wilmslow, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Temporary Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| General Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantio Birch | mother | ||
| Elric Birch | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche D'a Dennison | wife | 1917 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 28972/9240 | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 28620/4465 | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 28477/2322 | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette, 28547/7956 | Gavin3108 |
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