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We remember Geoffrey Charles Shakerley
We remember Geoffrey Charles Shakerley
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1890
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9461918
29th November 1890 - 8th September 1893
1890
location
Dublin Barracks
Ireland
military residence address
Source:9507931
1st December 1890 - 1st December 1891
1891
location
Gibraltar Barracks
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:9507931
7th December 1891 - 13th January 1895
1893
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9461918
9th September 1893 - 28th December 1898
1898
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9490273
29th December 1898 - 17th December 1907
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9461925
November 1901
1904
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9461925
December 1904
1905
marriage
Marjory Rosa Harvey
Source:9461939
January 1905 - 1915
1906
children
Geoffrey Pelu Shakerley
Source:9461925
1906
1907
children
Marjory Cecelia Shakerley
Source:9461925
1907
1907
service
British Army
Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9490273
18th December 1907
1911
location
14 Charlton Road, Blackheath, Greenwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9461925
3rd April 1911
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7199764
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:3969904
1915
death
Source:7199764
15th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7199764
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Charles |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Shakerley |
| Source | 9461925 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Charlton Road, Blackheath, Greenwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Dublin Barracks | Ireland | military residence address | 1st December 1890 - 1st December 1891 | |
| Gibraltar Barracks | Gibraltar | military residence address | 7th December 1891 - 13th January 1895 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Pelu Shakerley | son | 1906 | |
| Marjory Cecelia Shakerley | daughter | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| George Joseph Shakerley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjory Rosa Harvey | wife | January 1905 |
Media
Media
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Geoffrey C. ShakerleyGeoffrey Shakerley in the No 1 uniform of the King's Royal Rifle Corps (Rifle Green with red piping and black leatherwork and buttons)
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Communities
Communities
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hart's Annual Army List, 1908 | Keith133517 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1914 | Keith133517 | |
| The Annals of The King's Royal Rifle Corps | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial, St John the Baptist, Barnet, Herts | Edward43379 | |
| KRRC Officer's Boss Button Cap Badge | Keith133517 | |
| Geoffrey C. Shakerley | Keith133517 |
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