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We remember Lawrence Boston
We remember Lawrence Boston
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Olive Boston
Source:9366164
1890
1892
1895
sibling
Evelyn Boston
Source:9366164
1895
1911
education
Clare College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9188771
25th July 1911
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded at Suvla Bay
Hospital/Institution
Source:9368564
7th August 1915
education
Uppingham School
Source:9188771
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Yorkshire Regiment
9th battalion west Battalion
Source:422523
service
British Army
Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7199231
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9368564
1916
death
Killed in a motorcycle accident.
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7199231
Source:9368564
Source:9188770
6th May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7199231
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lawrence |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Boston |
| Source | 422523 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Yorkshire Regiment | 9th battalion west Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura G D | mother | ||
| Charles F Boston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Boston | sister | 1890 | |
| Evelyn Boston | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-13 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clare College | Joanna19174 | |
| Register of Admissions | Joanna19174 | |
| Roll of Honour | Joanna19174 | |
| Officer's Service Record | Joanna19174 |
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