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We remember Gordon Chesney Wilson
We remember Gordon Chesney Wilson
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Timeline
Timeline
1865
1881
education
Eton college
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8568389
April 1881
1881
location
Eton College,Eton,Buckinghamshire.
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8877137
1881
1891
marriage
Lady Sarah Isabelle Augusta Spencer-Churchill
Source:8568389
21st November 1891
1894
appointments
Sovereigns Escort
Source:8568389
21st November 1894
1901
location
Transvaal.
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8877193
1901
1903
service
British Army
Major, M.V.O
Off / 30
Royal Horse Guards
The Blues
Source:8568389
14th January 1903
1914
location
23A, Burton Street, London W1
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8568389
7th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8568389
6th November 1914
1915
awards
British Award/Decoration
Source:8568389
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Horse Guards
Source:4808526
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8568389
6th November 1914
burial
Ieper West Flanders, West Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8568389
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gordon Chesney |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 8568389 |
| First Names | G C |
| Initials | GC |
| Source | 8568389 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23A, Burton Street, London W1 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th October 1914 | |
| Eton College,Eton,Buckinghamshire. | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1881 | |
| Transvaal. | South Africa | military residence address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Horse Guards | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Off / 30 | Royal Horse Guards | The Blues | Major, M.V.O |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Campbell | mother | ||
| Sir Samuel Wilson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Sarah Isabelle Augusta Spencer-Churchill | wife | 21st November 1891 |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gordon Wilson.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gordon Wilson.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Gordon Wilson.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.More about They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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'Aristocrats Cemetery', Zillebeke Churchyard, BelgiumMore about 'Aristocrats Cemetery', Zillebeke Churchyard, Belgium
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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 | Mara60295 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Victoria Births Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkpatrick Family Archives | Mara60295 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Gordon Chesney Wilson | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave | Mara60295 | |
| Portrait | Mara60295 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Gordon Chesney Wilson
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