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We remember Vera Christina Chute Collum
We remember Vera Christina Chute Collum
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:7931667
1901
1901
location
Sunningfield Road, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7931667
1901
1911
employment
Freelance journalist
London
United Kingdom
Source:7941624
1911
1911
employment
Private typist
Source:6975833
1911
1911
location
1 Milton Chambers, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:6975833
1911
1915
service
Other Empire Force
Radiographer
French Red Cross
Scottish Women's Hospital ( Royaumont)
Source:8980699
1st February 1915 - 25th November 1918
1915
awards
Medaille des Epidemies Bronze
Other War Service Award
Source:8980727
1915
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8980699
1918
1924
location
Chelsea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7931470
1924
1929
location
Shaftesbury, Dorest
United Kingdom
Source:7931470
1929
1935
location
"Withyfold", Wonham Way, Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4947150
1935 - 1957
1957
death
Not War Related
Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:4947150
Source:7931470
Source:7931668
25th February 1957
1957
dates
Age 73
Source:7931668
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vera Christina Chute |
| Initials | VCC |
| Last Name | Collum |
| Source | 6975833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Withyfold", Wonham Way, Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1935 - 1957 | |
| 1 Milton Chambers, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Chelsea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1924 | |
| Shaftesbury, Dorest | United Kingdom | known 1929 | ||
| Sunningfield Road, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | French Red Cross | Scottish Women's Hospital ( Royaumont) | Radiographer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Medaille des Epidemies Bronze | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Ellis Chute Ellis Collum Adams | mother | ||
| Lucius Joseph Collum | father |
Media
Media
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Vera Christina Chute CollumA photograph of Vera Collum deposited in the Red Cross Archives in 1990 by Jean McIlwaine, then Church Archivist of St Peter's Yateley. She acquired a set of family papers from the Geaves family
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Radiography CertificateOne of a collection of documents, the originals of which were presented to the Red Cross by Jean McIlwaine in 1990. This image of the Radiography Cerifificate is from the Yateley Society's digital archives made before the documents were sent to the Red CrossContributed by:
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Back of Red Cross Radiographer QualificationThis image is of the back of the radiographer qualification already loaded. Only members of Voluntary Aid Detachments, who have permission are entitled to wear the V A D uniform when working in France with the French. The holder of this certificate must obtain a brassard from the French Military Authorities in France. Vera Collom's photograph is stamped "Anglo-French Hospitals"Contributed by:
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French residence permit - Vera CollumResidence permit issued by French Authorities for Vera Collum to work at the Royaumont Hospital 301 dated after she had recovered from being torpedoed on the cross-channel ferry 'Sussex'Contributed by:
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Telegramme announcing award of Croix de GuerreTelegramme to Vera Collum at Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea announcing award of Croix de Guerre. Handwritten annotation by Miss P Geaves (a cousin) supposing it was in 1918 because of postmarkContributed by:
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Letter from Red Cross accepting documentsLetter from Archivist of British Red Cross accepting documents from Mrs Jean McIlwaine concerning Vera Collum. Jean had been given them by the Misses Geaves, cousins of Vera Collum.Contributed by:
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Page 2 of letter from Red CrossPage 2 of the letter from the Red Cross Archivist itemises the documents presented to them by Mrs Jean McIlwaine in 1990. Jean was Archivist of St Peter's Church and is a Trustee of the Yateley Society, which retained a digital image of the documents presented, and are uploaded hereContributed by:
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Collum - Chute Ellis: Family OriginsTypescript Genealogical information taken from "Hampshire & Some Neighbouring Records, Historical, Biographical & Pictorial" by Alan North, linking Vera Collum to the Shute family who owned The Vyne (now National Trust). Gives details of her immediate familyContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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Radiographers, Radiologists, and X-Ray OperatorsMore about Radiographers, Radiologists, and X-Ray Operators
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Scottish Women's Hospitals - Unit at Abbaye de Royaumont, FranceMore about Scottish Women's Hospitals - Unit at Abbaye de Royaumont, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | C2356 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Life story | C2356 | |
| List of books written by Vera Christina Chute Column | Charlotte33 | |
| Angels of Mercy - A Women's Hospital on the Western Front, Eileen Crofton | Peter6648 | |
| Dover Express | Ann39898 | |
| Scottish Women's Hospitals | Jonathan101862 | |
| SCOTTISH WOMEN'S HOSPITALS NAMES A - F | Jonathan101862 | |
| Médaille d'honneur des épidémies | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vera Christina Chute Collum | Peter6648 | |
| Radiography Certificate | Peter6648 | |
| Back of Red Cross Radiographer Qualification | Peter6648 | |
| French residence permit - Vera Collum | Peter6648 | |
| Telegramme announcing award of Croix de Guerre | Peter6648 | |
| Letter from Red Cross accepting documents | Peter6648 | |
| Page 2 of letter from Red Cross | Peter6648 | |
| Collum - Chute Ellis: Family Origins | Peter6648 |
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