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We remember Percy Belcher Strafford
We remember Percy Belcher Strafford
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Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Ardern Orrell Strafford
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1871
1872
birth
St Michael's Hamlet, Aigburth, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8573169
Source:8573187
10th October 1872
1881
location
16 Gloddeth Court, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8573187
1881
1890
education
Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
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1890 - 1892
1892
commission
Regular
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July 1892
1892
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment)
1st Battalion
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July 1892 - November 1895
1895
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:8573169
November 1895 - February 1900
1899
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
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1899
1900
service
British Army
Captain
Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:8573169
November 1900 - November 1909
1901
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
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1901
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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September 1901
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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July 1902
1906
marriage
Edith Mabel Chapman
Source:8573184
1906 - 24th August 1914
1907
children
Jennie Constance Strafford
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June 1907
1908
location
United Provinces
India
military residence address
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1908
1909
service
British Army
Major
Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Battalion
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November 1909 - 24th August 1914
1910
children
Orrell Hamilton Strafford
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July 1910
1911
location
Staff Colony, Tidworth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
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1911
1914
location
25 Wilbury Road, Hove, Brighton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8573166
4th August 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8573169
8th August 1914
education
Malvern College
Malvern
United Kingdom
Source:8573169
events
Cricket Captain - Duke of Wellington's Regiment XI
Sporting
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1914
death
Killed in Action
Strafford was "killed instantaneously at the Battle of Mons on the 24th August, 1914, by a bullet, which pierced his temple, while he was leading and inspiring his men to the last."
Mons
Belgium
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24th August 1914
burial
Hainaut
Saint-Ghislain, Hainaut
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Belcher |
| Initials | PB |
| Last Name | Strafford |
| Source | 8573166 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Gloddeth Court, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1881 | |
| 25 Wilbury Road, Hove, Brighton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th August 1914 | |
| Staff Colony, Tidworth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie Constance Strafford | daughter | June 1907 | |
| Orrell Hamilton Strafford | son | July 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Mary Strafford nee Belcher | mother | ||
| Robert James Stafford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardern Orrell Strafford | brother | 1871 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mabel Chapman | wife | 1906 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | M2740 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | M2740 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Percy Belcher Strafford | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major P B Strafford | M2740 |
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