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We remember Charles Hemsley
We remember Charles Hemsley
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
location
81 Ashburnham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129192
1901
1903
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Unattached list
Source:9171796
19th August 1903
1912
service
Indian Army
Captain
64th Pioneers
Source:9171447
8th October 1912
1918
service
Indian Army
Captain
64th Pioneers
Source:9171446
30th August 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9171446
service
British Army
Captain
Indian Army / Staff and Head Quarters
Source:5183373
1961
death
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:9337167
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Hemsley, |
| Source | 9171446 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Ashburnham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 64th Pioneers | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | Unattached list | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Indian Army / Staff and Head Quarters | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | 64th Pioneers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff known to be serving. C Hemsley appears as "Captain, 64th Pioneers, Indian Army".
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Communities
Communities
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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.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - Award of DSO. 1918 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lt Hemsley to be Capt, 64th Pioneers, IA, 1912 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - C Hemsley appointed Indian Army on leaving RMC Sandhurst | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Bde Major 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated Christmas 1961 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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