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We remember George Handcock Thesiger
We remember George Handcock Thesiger
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Timeline
Timeline
1868
birth
Source:8753827
6th October 1868
1902
marriage
Frances Fremantle
Source:8753827
9th January 1902
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4396735
20th December 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8580516
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Brevet Colonel
Rifle Brigade
4th Battalion
Source:8580516
22nd June 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8580517
1st January 1916
1916
dates
Age 47
Source:8580518
26th September 1916
awards
CB - Companion of The Order of the Bath
Other War Service Award
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awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4396735
service
British Army
Major General
Rifle Brigade
Staff Commandant 9th Scottish Division
Source:6155039
service
British Army
Brevet Colonel (temp Major General)
Rifle Brigade
Staff
Source:6155039
service
British Army
Major General
General Officer Commanding 9th (Scottish) Division
Source:6155039
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed while commanding his Division at the Battle of Loos. Date of death on medal card was altered from 26th to 27th.
Loos
France
Source:6155039
26th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 1.
Source:8580518
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Handcock |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Thesiger |
| Source | 4396735 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | Staff Commandant 9th Scottish Division | Major General | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 4th Battalion | Brevet Colonel | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | Staff | Brevet Colonel (temp Major General) | ||
| British Army | General Officer Commanding 9th (Scottish) Division | Major General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| CB - Companion of The Order of the Bath | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wemyss Thesiger | father | ||
| Charlotte Elizabeth Handcock | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Fremantle | wife | 9th January 1902 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Brian818 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll on Fame | Selena49658 |
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We remember George Handcock Thesiger
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