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We remember Donovan Edward Stanford
We remember Donovan Edward Stanford
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Eva S Stanford
Source:9269892
1873
1884
sibling
Gerald C Stanford
Source:9269892
1884
1885
sibling
Ida B Stanford
Source:9269892
1885
1887
sibling
Ivan C Stanford
Source:9269892
1887
1889
1890
sibling
Alan K Stanford
Source:9269892
1890
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9269892
5th April 1891
1891
location
Braiswick House, Bergholt Road, Colchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269892
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9269891
31st March 1901
1901
location
Eversley House, The Common, Southwold, Suffolk
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9269891
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Susannah Dancey Brunwin
Source:9269881
1910
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9269881
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fitter and Turner
Source:9269881
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Rupert Road, Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9269881
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4227363
18th July 1915
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9269738
4th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
15215
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:9269738
4th January 1917
1917
commission
Source:4227363
28th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:4227363
28th August 1917
missing
Source:9269830
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
6th Battalion attached 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment
Source:7531842
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7531842
Source:9269757
21st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel 79 and 80.
Source:7531842
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donovan Edward |
| Initials | DE |
| Last Name | Stanford |
| Source | 7531842 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Rupert Road, Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Braiswick House, Bergholt Road, Colchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Eversley House, The Common, Southwold, Suffolk | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15215 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | 6th Battalion attached 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa B | mother | ||
| Charles M Stanford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva S Stanford | sister | 1873 | |
| Gerald C Stanford | brother | 1884 | |
| Ida B Stanford | sister | 1885 | |
| Ivan C Stanford | brother | 1887 | |
| Alan K Stanford | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Dancey Brunwin | wife | 1910 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Chronicle - 12th April 1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Officers' Services, First World War, Long Number Papers | Yvonne27542 | |
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | Yvonne27542 |
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