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We remember Rowland Edward Power
We remember Rowland Edward Power
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1893
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
East Kent Regiment
Source:9195154
21st October 1893
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3577246
8th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Major
East Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9195091
April 1915
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9195124
6th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
East Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9330031
1918
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3577246
1956
death
Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9330026
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rowland Edward |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Power, |
| Source | 9195124 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. R E Power appears as "Major, 2nd E.Kent Regt., The Buffs".
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Rowland Power.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Rowland Power.Contributed by:
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East Kent Regiment Cap BadgeEast Kent Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Rowland Power.
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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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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of DSO | Alexander119331 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of DSO 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| RMC Sandhurst Record for R E Power, East Kent Regt | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated 1957 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| East Kent Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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