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We remember Henry Russel Brancker
We remember Henry Russel Brancker
Duplicate of H R Brancker
Duplicate of H R Brancker
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William Sefton Brancker
Source:8894411
22nd March 1877
1879
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8768147
1881
1881
location
1 Ellerslie Villa, Upper Eglinton Rd, Plumstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8768147
1881
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:8894410
1891
1891
location
Christchurch Rd, Folestone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8894410
1891
1904
marriage
Agnes May Galgey
Source:8768152
1904
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8768152
1911
1911
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8768152
1911
1911
location
Range House, 93 High St, Shoeburyness, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8768152
1911
1916
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8786640
May 1916
1943
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8768094
6th March 1943
1943
dates
Age 64
Source:8768094
6th March 1943
service
British Army
Acting Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:471885
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:471885
1943
death
Unknown
Haslemere
United Kingdom
Source:8768094
6th March 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Russel |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Brancker, |
| Source | 8768092 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ellerslie Villa, Upper Eglinton Rd, Plumstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Christchurch Rd, Folestone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Range House, 93 High St, Shoeburyness, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Acting Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Adelaide Russel | mother | ||
| Colonel William Godfrey Brancker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Sefton Brancker | brother | 22nd March 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes May Galgey | wife | 1904 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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85th Siege Battery Royal Garrison ArtilleryMore about 85th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers of 85th Siege Battery R.G.A. Barrow-in-Furness, May 1916. | Deborah102878 | |
| Brother: William Sefton Brancker | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Henry Russel Brancker
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