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We remember Herbert James Randall
We remember Herbert James Randall
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1895
marriage
Gertrude Newman
Source:9250944
1895
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Divisional Signal Company Royal Engineers
East Anglian RE (T)
Source:9195400
April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3657404
27th July 1915
1919
location
Windmill Hill, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3657404
23rd January 1919
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
East Anglian Division Signal Company
Source:9392919
1937
death
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9392922
1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Randall |
| Source | 3657404 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill, Biddenham, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Divisional Signal Company Royal Engineers | East Anglian RE (T) | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | East Anglian Division Signal Company | Major |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Randall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Newman | wife | 1895 |
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. H J Randall appears as "East Anglian R.E. (T)."
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Royal Engineers.
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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.
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 deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Who's Who in the Counties of Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire | Tim34974 | |
| London Gazette - Capt, RE, Seconded for duty with Regular RE. 1916. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Capt, RE, relinquishes commission ill-health from Active Service, Maj, 1919 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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