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We remember Crofton Bury Vandeleur
We remember Crofton Bury Vandeleur
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1903
marriage
Evelyn Mary Hamilton O'Keary
Source:8840884
11th February 1903
1911
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
1st Battalion
Source:8584217
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant-Colonel
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:9293045
11th March 1915
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8584215
5th May 1919
service
British Army
Major
Cheshire Regiment
Source:4547148
service
British Army
Major
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Source:4547148
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Crofton Bury |
| Initials | CB |
| Last Name | Vandeleur, |
| Source | 8584215 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | Major | |||
| British Army | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Major | |||
| British Army | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mary Bury | mother | ||
| Crofton Toler Vandeleur | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Mary Hamilton O'Keary | wife | 11th February 1903 |
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Vandeleur being introduced to his officersColonel C. B. Vandeleur is introduced to his officers; 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette, 30 January 1920, The Distinguished Service Order | Guy74824 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Trevor65535 | |
| The Cameronians | john143650 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vandeleur being introduced to his officers | Catherine91214 |
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