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We remember Kathleen Talbot
We remember Kathleen Talbot
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Humphrey John Talbot
Source:9535320
8th October 1883
1885
sibling
Bridget Elizabeth Talbot
Source:9536033
15th January 1885
1888
sibling
Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot
Source:9536041
29th March 1888
1893
birth
Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9535275
Source:9535278
22nd November 1893
1901
location
28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9535278
31st January 1901
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9535278
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9536028
2nd April 1911
1911
location
28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9536028
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
VAD Nurse
British Red Cross Society
Clopton War Hospital
Source:9535246
31st May 1915
1917
service
British Army
VAD Staff Nurse
British Red Cross Society
Clopton War Hospital
Source:9535246
April 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9535294
23rd October 1917
1918
service
British Army
VAD Nurse
British Red Cross Society
No 2 British Red Cross Service Hospital, France
Source:9535246
16th January 1918 - 1st July 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9535255
16th January 1918 - 16th April 1919
1918
service
British Army
VAD Nurse
British Red Cross Society
No 1 Anglo Belge Hospital, France
Source:9535246
1st July 1918 - 20th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
VAD Nurse
British Red Cross Society
Gournay en Bray, France
Source:9535246
20th October 1918 - 29th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
VAD Nurse
British Red Cross Society
No 1 Anglo Belge Hospital, France
Source:9535246
29th October 1918 - 16th April 1919
1924
location
Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9535362
1924
1925
location
The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9535369
1925
1939
location
The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9535383
29th September 1939
1958
dates
Age 64
Source:9535397
2nd July 1958
location
The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9535397
1958
death
Not War Related
She died while visiting the Music Festival in Salzburg. The cause of death has been reported as either a cerebral haemorrhage or a heart attack.
Salzburg
Austria
Source:9535397
Source:9535294
2nd July 1958
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9535294
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Kathleen |
| Initials | K |
| Last Name | Talbot |
| Source | 4967573 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1901 | |
| 28 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Little Gaddesden House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1924 | |
| The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | 1925 | |
| The Manor House, Little Gaddesden, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | Clopton War Hospital | VAD Nurse | ||
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | Clopton War Hospital | VAD Staff Nurse | ||
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | No 2 British Red Cross Service Hospital, France | VAD Nurse | ||
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | No 1 Anglo Belge Hospital, France | VAD Nurse | ||
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | Gournay en Bray, France | VAD Nurse | ||
| British Army | British Red Cross Society | No 1 Anglo Belge Hospital, France | VAD Nurse |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Augusta Louisa Talbot nee de Grey | mother | ||
| Alfred Chetwynd Talbot | father | ||
| The Hon. Alfred Chetwynd Talbot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey John Talbot | brother | 8th October 1883 | |
| Bridget Elizabeth Talbot | sister | 15th January 1885 | |
| Geoffrey Richard Henry Talbot | brother | 29th March 1888 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-01-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Emily Talbot and her ChildrenPhoto of Emily Talbot with her four children, L to R Bridget, Kathleen, Humphrey (back) and Geoffrey (front).
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Little Gaddesden HouseAn early 20th Century photo of Little Gaddesden House, which was Bridget's home.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Manor HouseA photo of Little Gaddesden Manor House used as the cover illustration of a reference booklet dating from the mid-twentieth Century.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Talbot and her Children | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden House | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Manor House | Jane31029 | |
| Kathleen as a child | Jane31029 | |
| Young Nurse Talbot | Jane31029 |
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