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We remember George Rowland Patrick Roupell
We remember George Rowland Patrick Roupell
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1907
education
In Fleur-de-Lys House
Rossall School
Fleetwood
United Kingdom
Source:6980431
1907 - 1910
1912
commission
Unknown
Source:6980431
1912
1915
hospitalisation
He was slightly wounded by a splinter of a bullet as he and 7 other men went on a nighttime operation and attacked a German post.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8956676
9th March 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6980436
20th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
On Hill 60, Zillebeke, Belgium, while wounded in several places, he succeeded in reaching Sector Headqrs when the bombardment was at its height, and explained the situation, asking for reinforcements.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8956965
20th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6980431
20th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
East Surrey Regiment
Source:6985413
20th April 1915
1921
marriage
Doris Sant
Source:6980431
1921 - 1958
1929
employment
Staff Officer
Royal Military college
Kingston
Canada
Source:6980431
1929 - 1931
1939
appointments
Took command of 36th and 105th Infantry
Source:6980431
1939 - 1945
1953
service
British Army
Deputy Lieutenant
Surrey
Source:6980431
1953
1959
marriage
Rachel Kennedy
Source:6980431
1959
awards
Order of St George
Other War Service Award
Source:6980431
service
British Army
Captain
East Surrey Regiment
Source:3834753
service
British Army
Colonel
East Surrey Regiment
Source:6980431
1974
death
Unknown
Died aged 81 at his home
Little Chartham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6985413
4th March 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Rowland Patrick |
| Initials | GRP |
| Last Name | Roupell, |
| Source | 6985413 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Colonel | |||
| British Army | Surrey | Deputy Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of St George | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Sant | wife | 1921 | |
| Rachel Kennedy | wife | 1959 |
Media
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Plaque commemorating himSt Michael's Chapel, All Saints' Church, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey.Contributed by:
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Plaque commemorating himSt Michael's Chapel, All Saints' Church, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey.Contributed by:
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War diary entry about him being woundedThese 2 pages from the 1st Batallion East Surrey Regiment war diary tell how he and 7 other men went on a nighttime operation and attacked a German post. He was slightly wounded by a splinter of a bullet.Contributed by:
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War diary entry about him being woundedcontinuation of the previous pageContributed by:
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Another war diary entry about him being woundedOn Hill 60, Zillebeke, Belgium, while wounded in several places, he succeeded in reaching Sector Headqrs when the bombardment was at its height, and explained to Colonel Griffiths, Comdg. Sector, the situation, asking for reinforcements.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant George Rowland Patrick RoupellLieutenant George Rowland Patrick Roupell VC. Unit: 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment. Death: 04 March 1974.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment War Diary | Geoffrey4778 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Rossallian 1974-77 | Sophie43285 | |
| Rossall Register | Sophie43285 | |
| Captain George Rowland Roupell | Sophie43285 | |
| Plaque commemorating him | Edward43379 | |
| Plaque commemorating him | Edward43379 | |
| War diary entry about him being wounded | Edwin110085 | |
| War diary entry about him being wounded | Edwin110085 | |
| Another war diary entry about him being wounded | Edwin110085 | |
| Lieutenant George Rowland Patrick Roupell | James201 |
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We remember George Rowland Patrick Roupell
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