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We remember Gerald Theodosius Leigh Spencer
We remember Gerald Theodosius Leigh Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1882
birth
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4th October 1882
1897
education
Spread Eagle House, school monitor and on the fives and hockey teams
Rossall School
Fleetwood
United Kingdom
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1897 - 1902
1905
education
Trinity College, B.A., achieved a Bachelor of Law in 1905
Cambridge University
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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1905
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1914 - 1918
1919
awards
Order of the British Empire- Member
Other War Service Award
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1919
1938
employment
President of Herefordshire Law Society
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1938
employment
Solicitor
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1948
death
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September 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald Theodosius Leigh |
| Initials | GTL |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 4203712 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the British Empire- Member | Other War Service Award |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Honours | Sophie43285 | |
| Rossall Register | Sophie43285 |
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