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We remember Godwin Rupert Wake
We remember Godwin Rupert Wake
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thurfrida Wake
Source:9252047
1875
1876
sibling
Herewald Wake
Source:9252047
1876
1880
1881
location
The Hall, Courteenhall, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252047
1st April 1881
1883
sibling
St Aubyn B Wake
Source:9252065
1883
1884
sibling
Joan Wake
Source:9252065
1884
1887
sibling
Phyllis Th Wake
Source:9252065
1887
1891
location
Fern Wood, The Avenue, Duston, Dallington, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9252065
2nd April 1891
1911
location
Chakrata United Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9277814
3rd April 1911
education
Eton College
Eton
United Kingdom
Source:9252086
service
British Army
Captain
Reserve of Officers/King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4574135
service
British Army
Captain
Staff
Source:4574135
service
British Army
Major
Staff
Source:4574135
1950
death
Not War Related
Transvaal
South Africa
Source:9381569
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Godwin Rupert |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Wake |
| Source | 4574135 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrata United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Fern Wood, The Avenue, Duston, Dallington, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 | |
| The Hall, Courteenhall, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Reserve of Officers/King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | Staff | Captain | |||
| British Army | Staff | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Wake | mother | ||
| Baronet Herewald Wake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurfrida Wake | sister | 1875 | |
| Herewald Wake | brother | 1876 | |
| St Aubyn B Wake | brother | 1883 | |
| Joan Wake | sister | 1884 | |
| Phyllis Th Wake | sister | 1887 |
Media
Media
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King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss BugleOfficer's Boss Bugle cap badge for King's Royal Rifle Corps
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Communities
Communities
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4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911More about 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911
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The St Aubyn and Wake family cousinsMore about The St Aubyn and Wake family cousins
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transvaal Province, Estates Death Notice | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss Bugle | Keith133517 | |
| 4th Bn, KRRC, Elephant Gate, Delhi 1911 | Keith133517 | |
| Duston Main Road | Keith133517 | |
| Courteenhall | Keith133517 |
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