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We remember Gerald Robert Poole
We remember Gerald Robert Poole
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Timeline
Timeline
1868
1881
location
3 Ashburnham Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9086675
1881
1896
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:9367793
19th June 1896
1901
location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9107517
1901
1908
service
Royal Navy
Major
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:9367804
27th June 1908
1917
awards
CMG
Other War Service Award
Source:9367818
1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:9367818
1st January 1917
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9367836
30th May 1919
1925
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant General
Late Royal Marine Artillery
Source:9107523
1925
1937
death
Source:9107523
20th October 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald Robert |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Poole, |
| Source | 9367836 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ashburnham Road | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Late Royal Marine Artillery | Lieutenant General | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Marine Artillery | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CMG | Other War Service Award | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gerald Poole.
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gerald Poole.Contributed by:
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GR Poole, Bedford Modern School Rugby XV 1884BMS Collection, Bedfordshire Archives, BMS/P424
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Communities
Communities
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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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia Entry for Lt Gen Gerald Robert Poole CB, CMG, DSO | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Captain, Royal Marine Artillery, 1896 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Seconded for service with the Canadian Government, 1906. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Major, Royal Marine Artillery, 1908. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Promoted Brevet Lt Col, RMA, 1913 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of CMG, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of DSO, 1919 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| GR Poole, Bedford Modern School Rugby XV 1884 | Jenny59819 |
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We remember Gerald Robert Poole
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