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We remember Bernard William Vann
We remember Bernard William Vann
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Arthur Harrison Allard Vann
Source:8663306
1st May 1884
1887
1916
marriage
Doris Beck
Source:6995339
27th December 1916
1919
children
Bernard Geoffrey Vann
Source:6995343
2nd June 1919
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4547675
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4547675
marriage
Doris Victoria Beck
Source:7611360
service
British Army
Private
1800
London Regiment
Source:4547675
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:4547675
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:4547675
1918
death
Killed in Action
Ramicourt
France
Source:6995336
3rd October 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7611360
sibling
Alfred George Thomas Simpson Vann
Source:7611368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bernard William |
| Initials | BW |
| Last Name | Vann |
| Source | 8548300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1800 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Geoffrey Vann | son | 2nd June 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Elizabeth Simpson | mother | ||
| Alfred George Collins Vann | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred George Thomas Simpson Vann | brother | ||
| Arthur Harrison Allard Vann | brother | 1st May 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Beck | wife | 27th December 1916 | |
| Doris Victoria Beck | wife |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Bernard VannLieut.-col. B. W. Vann, V.C., M.C. This image comes from Wikimedia commons: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bernard_Vann.jpg It is in the public domain.
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Bernard Vann, "Cock of the Roost"The image is taken from Chanticlere, the student magazine of Jesus College Cambridge. "Cock of the Roost" featured portraits and pen portraits of leading College characters, usually sportsmen.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant Colonel Bernard William Vann, V. C.Bellicourt British Cemetery - FranceContributed by:
luc39051
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan39810 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan39810 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Dione53417 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dione53417 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Vann on Wikipedia | Luke4 | |
| Profile Bernard William Vann | Susan39810 | |
| A Rushden Hero: Lt. Col. the Reverend Bernard William Vann, V.C., M.C & bar, Croix de Guerre | Dione53417 | |
| VC collection biography | Dione53417 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission entry | Dione53417 | |
| Profile for Bernard Vann | Charlotte33 | |
| Lieut. Vann | Joanna19174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Bernard Vann | Luke4 | |
| Bernard Vann, "Cock of the Roost" | Susan39810 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel Bernard William Vann, V. C. | luc39051 |
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