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We remember Vivian Robert White
We remember Vivian Robert White
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1896
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8559850
September 1896 - 1900
1901
location
Castle Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8559861
1901
1909
marriage
Wilhemina Massie
Source:8559845
1909
1913
children
Patrick White
Source:8559843
8th September 1913
1915
service
British Army
Private
1228
Bedford Yeomanry
Source:9214864
April 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5136341
9th June 1915
1918
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
51694
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
9th Squadron
Source:7086508
9th August 1918
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8559829
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
51694
Machine Gun Corps
Source:5136341
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7086508
Source:8559829
9th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7086508
sibling
Claude White
Source:8559849
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vivian Robert |
| Initials | VR |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 7086508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51694 | Machine Gun Corps | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1228 | Bedford Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 51694 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | 9th Squadron | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick White | son | 8th September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Amelia | mother | ||
| Robert Godlontin White | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude White | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhemina Massie | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialVivian Robert White appears on this memorial having attended Bedford Modern School during the period 1896 - 1900.
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Vis en Artois MemorialVivian White is remembered on this memorial as 9 Squadron Machine Corps. Panel 10.
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing staff and alumni serving. V R White appears as "Beds. Yeomanry."Contributed by:
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Machine Gun Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by V R White while serving with the MG Corps.Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been wore by Sgt V R White prior to his transfer to the MGC.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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9th Machine Gun Squadron (Cavalry)More about 9th Machine Gun Squadron (Cavalry)
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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 | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Anne23518 | |
| National School Admission Registers | Anne23518 | |
| Baptism | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Vis en Artois Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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