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We remember Arthur Basil Radford
We remember Arthur Basil Radford
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Mary Monica Radford
Source:8521893
1893
1895
sibling
Hubert Radford
Source:8521893
1895
1897
1901
location
1 Castle Esplanade, Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8521893
1901
1911
education
St Peter's School, York
York, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8521888
1911 - 1915
1911
location
St Olaves, Clifton, York
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8521894
1911
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:8521841
24th July 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8521841
24th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8521841
24th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3638062
26th July 1915
1918
appointments
Observer Officer
Source:8521843
6th September 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant (Honourary Lieutenant)
Royal Air Force
Observer
Source:8521847
6th September 1918 - 12th June 1919
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8521849
6th September 1918
1920
discharge
Source:8521849
1st April 1920
1924
employment
Actor
Source:8521887
1924 - 1952
1926
marriage
Shirley Deuchars
Source:8521887
1926
education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
London
United Kingdom
Source:8521887
1952
death
Not War Related
The culmination of a 'fight against ill-health for some eighteen months previously
London
United Kingdom
Source:8521888
20th October 1952
children
George Arthur Radford
Source:8521888
service
British Army
Cadet
Officers Training Corps
Source:8521841
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Castle Esplanade, Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| St Olaves, Clifton, York | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Officers Training Corps | Cadet | |||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | Observer | Second Lieutenant (Honourary Lieutenant) | ||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Arthur Radford | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Isabel Redford nee Cadle | mother | ||
| Reverend Arthur Radford LL.M. | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubert Radford | brother | 1895 | |
| Mary Monica Radford | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Deuchars | wife | 1926 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Entry - Commission (1915) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1918) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Discharge (1919) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Relinquishment of Commission (1920) | M2740 | |
| Obituary - The Times | M2740 | |
| Obituary - The Peterite | M2740 | |
| Internet Movie Database - Basil Radford | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Basil Radford | M2740 |
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