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We remember Stanley George Blake
We remember Stanley George Blake
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Edith I G Blake
Source:8923269
28th January 1894
1897
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:8923309
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Barrington Banfield Blake
Source:8923311
28th June 1902
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8923311
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Home Farm, West Littleton, Chippenham, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8923311
2nd April 1911
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8923335
18th January 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8923339
13th September 1918
1919
awards
Legion d'Honneur
Other War Service Award
Source:8923352
21st October 1919
1920
location
Home Farm, West Littleton, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8923331
1920 - 1939
1939
employment
Farmer
Home Farm, West Littleton, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8923269
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Special Constable
West Littleton, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8923269
29th September 1939
1939
marriage
Phyllis Florence Pickering nee Ashby
Source:8923448
December 1939
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:377452
service
British Army
Acting Major
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:377452
service
British Army
Major
Devonshire Regiment
Source:8923301
1987
death
Rosemount, North Bank, Hassocks, West Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8923326
4th June 1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley George |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Blake |
| Source | 377452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm, West Littleton, Chippenham, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Home Farm, West Littleton, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1920 - 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | Acting Major | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Legion d'Honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Blake | father | ||
| Elizabeth Maria Blake | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith I G Blake | sister | 28th January 1894 | |
| Barrington Banfield Blake | brother | 28th June 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Florence Pickering nee Ashby | wife | December 1939 |
Media
Media
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Marble Wall Plaque in St James ChurchPlaque is on the right hand wall inside the church at West Littleton, Gloucestershire and represents a thank offering for Stanley's safe return from the WW1 by his parents. Also commemorates loss of other villagers during the fighting. Plaque notes Stanley as recipient of Military Cross (MC) and Chevalier (Knight) of Legion d'Honneur.
Contributed by:
Graham41388
Communities
Communities
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Devonshire Regiment, 1st BattalionMore about Devonshire Regiment, 1st Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Awards of Military Cross 15 January 1918 | Graham41388 | |
| Awards of Bar to Military Cross 16 September 1918 | Graham41388 | |
| Awards of Chevalier Legion d'Honneur | Graham41388 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Wall Plaque in St James Church | Graham41388 |
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