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We remember Archibald John Vanson
We remember Archibald John Vanson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Robert Henry Vanson
Source:8718245
1886
1889
1901
location
12 St Martins Terrace, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8801101
1901
service
British Army
Corporal
2601
Royal Dragoons
Source:4547939
service
British Army
Corporal
D/2601
Royal Dragoons
Source:4547939
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed in First Battle of Ypres, serving alonside his brother Robert in First Royal Dragoons
Ypres
France
Source:6172046
31st October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 5.
Source:8718245
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Vanson |
| Source | 4547939 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Martins Terrace, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2601 | Royal Dragoons | Corporal | ||
| British Army | D/2601 | Royal Dragoons | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Vanson | father | ||
| Francis Matilda | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Henry Vanson | brother | 1886 |
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Archie Vanson (left) and Robert VansonArchie standing and Robert seated, in uniform - with an unknown cup. Probably taken in India - 1st Royal Dragoons
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Panel 5, Menin Gate MemorialRoyal Dragoons - Panel 5 Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Robert & Archie Vanson both listedContributed by:
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Baptism (Birth) Certificate Archibald John VansonBaptism Certificate from Holy Trinity Church, Bangalore, India for Archibald John VansonContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bearsted33934 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census Canterbury, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archie Vanson (left) and Robert Vanson | Jan17867 | |
| Panel 5, Menin Gate Memorial | Jan17867 | |
| Baptism (Birth) Certificate Archibald John Vanson | Jan17867 |
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