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We remember Evelyn Ridley Bradford
We remember Evelyn Ridley Bradford
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Timeline
Timeline
1869
birth
India
Source:8453229
Source:8453236
16th April 1869
1881
education
Matfield Grange Private School for Boys
Brenchley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8453238
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Matfield Grange Vicarage and Private School for Boys, Brenchley, Kent
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8453238
3rd April 1881
1882
education
Eton College
Eton, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8593393
September 1882 - August 1885
1888
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
August 1888 - June 1890
1890
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
June 1890 - July 1895
1895
service
British Army
Captain
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
July 1895 - June 1902
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8453229
7th May 1901
1901
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8453229
10th September 1901
1902
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
June 1902 - March 1905
1905
service
British Army
Major
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
March 1905 - May 1913
1909
marriage
Elsie Clifton Brown
Source:9179180
25th November 1909
1910
children
Edward Montague Andrew Bradford
Source:8453229
November 1910
1911
location
24 Evelyn Gardens, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8453236
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Ridley Lewkenor Bradford
Source:8453229
April 1912
1913
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:8453229
May 1913
1914
children
Donald Clifton Bradford
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May 1914
1914
dates
Age 47
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14th September 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8453229
8th October 1914
education
Royal Military College
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8453229
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell.
France
Source:8453231
Source:8453229
14th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
Source:8453231
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Evelyn Ridley |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Bradford |
| Source | 8453231 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Evelyn Gardens, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Matfield Grange Vicarage and Private School for Boys, Brenchley, Kent | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Captain | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Brevet Major | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Major | |||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Montague Andrew Bradford | son | November 1910 | |
| Ridley Lewkenor Bradford | son | April 1912 | |
| Donald Clifton Bradford | son | May 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Elizabeth Adela Knight | mother | ||
| Col. Sir Edward Ridley Colborne Bradford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Clifton Brown | wife | 25th November 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Hampshire County Cricket ClubMore about Hampshire County Cricket Club
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1More about Test and First Class Cricketers who died in WW1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Evelyn Ridley Bradford | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Parents' Marraige | Hannah21187 | |
| Eton College Register | Beverly42842 | |
| M.C.C members' roll of honour. | Katherine27600 | |
| Country Cricket: A black day for cricket | Katherine27600 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Evelyn Ridley Bradford | Hannah21187 | |
| Headstone | olivier56465 |
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We remember Evelyn Ridley Bradford
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