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We remember Roland Boys Bradford
We remember Roland Boys Bradford
Duplicate of R B Bradford
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Also remembered by 16 people
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
George Nicholson Bradford
Source:6631446
23rd April 1887
1892
birth
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6631446
Source:6990265
23rd February 1892
1901
location
Millbank, Millbank Road, Darlington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9212656
1st April 1901
1911
location
54 Penywhern Road, Earl's Court, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6990265
3rd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:6990265
1911
1912
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:9531964
22nd May 1912 - 24th September 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8516474
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:9531964
25th September 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5178277
17th January 1915
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5519878
18th February 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8516484
15th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8516484
15th June 1916
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8516488
24th November 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8516486
4th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8516486
4th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 25
Source:8516488
30th November 1917
marriage
A M
Source:8516474
service
British Army
Acting Lieutenant Colonel
Durham Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8516474
service
British Army
Brigadier General
General Staff
Commanding 186th Infantry Brigade
Source:8516488
1917
death
Killed in Action
Death recorded in the "In Memorium" section of the Times 14 May 1943.
Source:5519878
Source:6990259
30th November 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
F.10.
Source:8516488
sibling
James Barker Bradford
Source:8516488
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roland Boys |
| Initials | RB |
| Last Name | Bradford, |
| Source | 8537413 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Penywhern Road, Earl's Court, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Millbank, Millbank Road, Darlington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Acting Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) | |||
| British Army | General Staff | Commanding 186th Infantry Brigade | Brigadier General | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bradford | father | ||
| Amy M Bradford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Nicholson Bradford | brother | 23rd April 1887 | |
| James Barker Bradford | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M | wife |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| Wisden on the Great War, The Lives of Cricket's Fallen 1914-1918 | Anna37431 | |
| roll of honour Database Epsom College | Elizabeth2556 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Bradford | Myko59 | |
| Hermies British Cemetery | Anne1202 | |
| Brigadier General Roland Boys Bradford, VC, MC (23 | luc39051 |
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We remember Roland Boys Bradford
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