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We remember The Honble. Gerard Frederick Freeman-Thomas
We remember The Honble. Gerard Frederick Freeman-Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1899
sibling
Inigo Brassey Freeman-Thomas
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25th July 1899
1906
education
Eton College
Windsor Berkshire
United Kingdom
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1906 - 1911
1912
education
Officer training
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Camberley near Sandhurst Berkshire
United Kingdom
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1912 - 1913
1913
commission
Regular
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September 1913
1914
dates
Age 21
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3rd May 1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Coldstream Guards
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1914
death
Died of wounds
Gerard received a shrapnel wound, was carried to safety but found by the advancing enemy. Nothing further was every seen or heard of him despite extensive enquiries,
Aisne
France
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14th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | The Honble. Gerard Frederick |
| Initials | THGF |
| Last Name | Freeman-Thomas |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Coldstream Guards | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Adelaide Brassey | mother | ||
| Freeman Freeman-Thomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inigo Brassey Freeman-Thomas | brother | 25th July 1899 |
Media
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Gerard Freeman-ThomasGerard was a keen cricketer and member of the MCC
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Ratton Manor WilingdonFront elevation of Ratton Manor the Willingdon residence of Freeman Freeman-Thomas Lord Willingdon where Gerard spent most of his life.Contributed by:
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21st birthday of Gerard Freeman-ThomasA party for the Ratton estate workers held at the manor the day after Gerard's 21st birthday. Gerard is seated 5th from the right in the front row.Contributed by:
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WW1 Memorial Willingdon Parish ChurchGerard's name is inscribed on the memorial in St Mary the Virgin WillingdonContributed by:
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Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallOak Roll of Honour in Willingdon Memorial HallContributed by:
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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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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burke's Landed Gentry of Great Britain | Beverly42842 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Gerard F Freeman-Thomas | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Gerard Freeman-Thomas | Rosalind66114 | |
| Ratton Manor Wilingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| 21st birthday of Gerard Freeman-Thomas | Rosalind66114 | |
| WW1 Memorial Willingdon Parish Church | Rosalind66114 | |
| Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall | Rosalind66114 | |
| St Thomas Cathedral , Mumbai, Memorial | Gerry64196 |
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