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We remember Edward Geoffrey St Aubyn
We remember Edward Geoffrey St Aubyn
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Ella Maud Fitzroy
Source:9386963
22nd January 1866
1867
sibling
Guy St Aubyn
Source:9386963
31st August 1867
1879
sibling
Colonel Guy Stewart St Aubyn
Source:8934238
21st November 1879
1880
1892
sibling
Major Morice Julian St Aubyn
Source:9386963
25th April 1892
1894
sibling
Hildergarde Ada St Aubyn
Source:9386963
14th July 1894
1898
sibling
Commander Erskine Knollys Heveningham St Aubyn
Source:9386963
25th September 1898
1900
commission
Source:8933964
19th December 1900
1900
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8933964
19th December 1900
1900
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8933964
19th December 1900 - 3rd May 1901
1901
theatres
Africa :5
Source:8934238
1901 - 1902
1901
location
Chapel Street, Hannover Square, London
United Kingdom
Source:8934230
1901
1901
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:8933964
4th May 1901 - 5th May 1905
1901
sibling
Bridget Catherine St Aubyn
Source:8934238
16th May 1901
1905
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:8933964
6th May 1905 - 21st June 1911
1905
marriage
Beatrice Rosa Andalucia Harvey
Source:8934238
4th July 1905 - 10th December 1960
1906
children
Roger St Aubyn
Source:8934238
9th June 1906
1911
location
Chakrata United Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9511900
3rd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Special Reserve
Source:8933964
22nd June 1911 - 1st September 1911
1911
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
6th Battalion
Source:8933964
2nd September 1911 - 11th November 1913
1911
location
Coronation Delhi Durbar
India
military residence address
Source:9511900
12th December 1911
1913
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
General Reserve of Officers
Source:8933964
12th November 1913 - 31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:8933964
1st November 1914 - 20th December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3874441
18th May 1915
1915
appointments
Battalion Commander - Territorial Force
Source:8933964
21st December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Territorial Force Battalion
Source:8933964
21st December 1915
1917
appointments
Temporary Deputy Assistant Adjutant General
Source:8933964
7th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
General Staff
Headquarters of Admin Servs and Depts
Source:8933964
7th July 1917
1918
appointments
Battalion Commander - 2nd Bn KRRC
Source:8933964
14th April 1918 - 18th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:8933964
14th April 1918 - 18th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8933964
18th September 1918
1918
appointments
Battalion Commander - 2nd Bn KRRC
Source:8933964
22nd September 1918 - 24th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:8933964
22nd September 1918 - 24th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8933964
24th September 1918
1918
appointments
Battalion Commander - 2nd Bn KRRC
Source:8933964
1st October 1918 - 6th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:8933964
1st October 1918 - 6th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Brigadier General
General Staff
3rd Infantry Brigade
Source:8933964
6th October 1918 - 24th March 1919
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8933964
11th January 1919
1921
location
Hangersley House, Ringwood, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8933964
29th September 1921
1925
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Hampshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8933964
12th January 1925
1935
discharge
Source:8933964
10th August 1935
1937
discharge
Source:8933964
10th August 1937
1937
service
British Army
Captain (War Substantive Major)
Hampshire Regiment
Territorial Army Reserve of Officers
Source:8933964
10th August 1937 - 31st January 1948
1939
service
British Army
Captain
National Defence Companies
Source:8933964
2nd August 1939
1948
discharge
Source:8933964
31st January 1948
1948
service
British Army
Honourary Colonel
Royal Artillery
642 LAA/SL Regiment (Hampshire)
Source:8933964
27th April 1948 - 9th August 1951
appointments
Brigade Commander - 3rd Infantry Brigade
Source:8933964
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3874441
education
Eton College
Windsor
United Kingdom
Source:8933950
1960
death
Source:8934238
10th December 1960
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8933964
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6995585
education
Trinity College, Cambridge University
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8934238
service
British Army
Colonel
General Staff
128th (Hampshire) Infantry Brigade
Source:8933964
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Reserve of Officers
Source:8933964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Geoffrey |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | St Aubyn |
| Source | 3874441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrata United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Chapel Street, Hannover Square, London | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Coronation Delhi Durbar | India | military residence address | known 12th December 1911 | |
| Hangersley House, Ringwood, Hampshire | United Kingdom | known 29th September 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | National Defence Companies | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | 642 LAA/SL Regiment (Hampshire) | Honourary Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Special Reserve | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | General Reserve of Officers | Captain | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Territorial Force Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 7th (Service) Battalion | Temporary Major | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | General Staff | 128th (Hampshire) Infantry Brigade | Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Reserve of Officers | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | Territorial Army Reserve of Officers | Captain (War Substantive Major) | ||
| British Army | General Staff | Headquarters of Admin Servs and Depts | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Acting Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | General Staff | 3rd Infantry Brigade | Temporary Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger St Aubyn | son | 9th June 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenia Susannah St Aubyn nee Chapman | mother | ||
| Colonel Edward John St Aubyn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Guy Stewart St Aubyn | brother | 21st November 1879 | |
| Bridget Catherine St Aubyn | sister | 16th May 1901 | |
| Guy St Aubyn | brother | 31st August 1867 | |
| Hildergarde Ada St Aubyn | step-sister | 14th July 1894 | |
| Major Morice Julian St Aubyn | step-brother | 25th April 1892 | |
| Commander Erskine Knollys Heveningham St Aubyn | step-brother | 25th September 1898 | |
| Ella Maud Fitzroy | step-sister | 22nd January 1866 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Rosa Andalucia Harvey | wife | 4th July 1905 |
Media
Media
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4 KRRC at Elephant Gate, DelhiThe men of 4th KRRC visited the Elephant Gate whilst at DelhiContributed by:
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King George V Delhi DurbarKing George V podium for the 1911 Delhi DurbarContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911More about 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911
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The St Aubyn and Wake family cousinsMore about The St Aubyn and Wake family cousins
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| The Peerage | M2740 | |
| Hart's Seniority | Keith133517 | |
| London Gazette | Keith133517 | |
| St Aubyn Family Tree | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brig Gen E G St Aubyn DSO | M2740 | |
| 4 KRRC at Elephant Gate, Delhi | Keith133517 | |
| King George V Delhi Durbar | Keith133517 |
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