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We remember Rudolf George Jelf
We remember Rudolf George Jelf
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1893
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9447590
4th October 1893 - 27th March 1896
1896
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9504184
28th March 1896 - 12th January 1901
1901
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9447590
13th January 1901
1902
awards
King's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9447590
1902
1902
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9447590
1902
1907
appointments
Staff
Source:9447590
19th July 1907
1911
service
British Army
Major
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:9282316
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Chakrata United Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9282316
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Coronation Delhi Durbar
India
military residence address
Source:9282316
12th December 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5187927
1914 - 1915
1914
location
Field Officer's quarters, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Chertsey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9356379
1st July 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5187927
19th October 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5187927
26th March 1915
1919
marriage
Kathleen A. Green
Source:9282318
1919
1919
awards
Order of St Michael and St George
Other War Service Award
Source:5187927
3rd June 1919
service
British Army
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel /Temporary Brigadier General
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:5187927
1958
death
Not War Related
Camberley, Surrey North Western
United Kingdom
Source:9354516
Source:9253365
22nd October 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rudolf George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Jelf |
| Source | 9253365 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrata United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Coronation Delhi Durbar | India | military residence address | known 12th December 1911 | |
| Field Officer's quarters, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Chertsey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st July 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel /Temporary Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| King's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of St Michael and St George | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen A. Green | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss BugleKing's Royal Rifle Corps Officers cap badge
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King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Group photoShowing Officer Group of King's Royal Rifle Corps in Alma Barracks once war had started and in particular, Lt-Col. Eric Pearce-Serocold (yellow circle) and John Dimmer (red circle) who was to win VC this year. Greenjackets MuseumContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911More about 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911
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Alma Barracks, Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey as printed for 1st January 1915 Electoral RegisterMore about Alma Barracks, Blackdown Camp, Chertsey, Surrey as printed for 1st January 1915 Electoral Register
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wills & Probate Rudolf George Jelf | Keith133517 | |
| Will of Rudolf George Jelf | Keith133517 | |
| King's Royal Rifle Corps, Alma Barracks, Blackdown | Keith133517 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1908 | Keith133517 | |
| The Annals of The King's Royal Rifle Corps | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King's Royal Rifle Corps Officers Boss Bugle | Keith133517 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Keith133517 | |
| King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Group photo | Keith133517 | |
| Coronation Delhi Durbar Royal Pavilion | Keith133517 |
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