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We remember Humphrey Stanley Reece
We remember Humphrey Stanley Reece
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Barbados
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16th February 1892
1913
education
Arts
Codrington College, Durham
Barbados
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20th October 1913
1914
enlistment
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30th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
LL/977
Royal Navy
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30th November 1914 - 11th December 1914
1914
commission
Regular
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11th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
1st Battalion
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11th December 1914
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
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2nd April 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. C. 25.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Humphrey Stanley |
| Initials | HS |
| Last Name | Reece, |
| Source | 7247905 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | LL/977 | Royal Navy | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Maude Reece | mother | ||
| William Reece | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-30 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-30 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Humphrey Reece.Contributed by:
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La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 1La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Humphrey Reece is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 2La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Humphrey Reece is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 3La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Humphrey Reece is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 4La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where Humphrey Reece is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Humphrey Reece.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Roll of Honour Volunteer Drill Hall, St. Ann's Fort, BarbadosMore about Roll of Honour Volunteer Drill Hall, St. Ann's Fort, Barbados
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Gordon Highlanders - 1st BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 1st Battalion
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Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West IndiesMore about Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West Indies
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Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies
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La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West Indies
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Memorial at Codrington College, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Memorial at Codrington College, Barbados, West Indies
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Memorial plaque Combermere College, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Memorial plaque Combermere College, Barbados, West Indies
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Durham University | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| La Clytte Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 |
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