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We remember Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite
We remember Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite
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Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Tringate,LowerBourne,Farnham,Surrey.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9343427
1901
1911
location
Winchester College,Southgate Corner,Compton Road,Winchester,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9343429
1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
1st Battalion
Source:9548121
15th August 1914
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7375310
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Somerset Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:469269
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
1st Battalion
Source:9239230
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7375310
Source:9239230
2nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7375310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Valentine Ashworth |
| Initials | VA |
| Last Name | Braithwaite |
| Source | 7375310 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tringate,LowerBourne,Farnham,Surrey. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Winchester College,Southgate Corner,Compton Road,Winchester,Hampshire. | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Somerset Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen. Sir Walter Braithwaite K.C.B., A.D.C | father | ||
| Jessie Adine Braithwaite | mother |
Media
Media
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Lieutenant Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite MCLieutenant Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite MC. Unit: 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Death: 2 July 1916, Beaumont Hamel, Somme, Western Front. Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.More about Shirehamton & Bristol Heroes & Pow's of Langensalza etc.
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The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) Officer CommunityMore about The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) Officer Community
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Winchester College - FreddyitesMore about Winchester College - Freddyites
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester College at War | Yvonne27542 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross | olivier56465 | |
| Lieutenant Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite MC | James201 | |
| v braithwaite | Ian3310 |
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We remember Valentine Ashworth Braithwaite
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