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We remember George Edward Boscawen
We remember George Edward Boscawen
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
United Kingdom
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6th December 1888
1901
education
Eton College
Eton
United Kingdom
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September 1901 - April 1905
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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education
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Artillery
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service
British Army
Captain Battalion Major
Attached Royal Garrison Artillery
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1918
death
Died of wounds
Died as a prisoner of war of wounds received in action at Craonelle
France
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7th June 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Boscawen |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Attached Royal Garrison Artillery | Captain Battalion Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Boscawen Nee Douglas-Pennant | mother | ||
| Evelyn Edward Thomas Boscawen | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for Boscawen | Edward43379 | |
| Eton College Register | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Memorial, St James' Church, Piccadilly, London | Edward43379 | |
| Major The Honorable George Edward Boscawen DSO | luc39051 |
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