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We remember Richard Norman Bocquet
We remember Richard Norman Bocquet
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
India
Source:9087343
1884
1901
location
RMC Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9087343
1901
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:395863
26th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:9158835
8th April 1915
1917
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Engineers
Source:9255690
14th April 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9087347
18th May 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:9255696
25th October 1918
1957
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9255686
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Norman |
| Initials | RN |
| Last Name | Bocquet |
| Source | 395863 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMC Woolwich, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Acting Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15This publication lists all Alumni and Staff serving as at 1915. R N Bocquet appears as "Royal Engineers".
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by Lt Col R N Bocquet.
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Communities
Communities
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Bedfordshire County Cricket ClubMore about Bedfordshire County Cricket Club
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Royal Military Academy Woolwich Cricket TeamMore about Royal Military Academy Woolwich Cricket Team
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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.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed A/Major, RE, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Lt Col, RE, India, 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine, dated Christmas 1957 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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