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We remember Richard Meinertzhagen
We remember Richard Meinertzhagen
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Daniel Meinertzhagen
Source:8673782
1876
1877
sibling
Barbara Meinertzhagen
Source:8673782
1877
1878
1880
sibling
Margaret Meinertzhagen
Source:8673782
1880
1881
location
Wallop House, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8673781
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
George Frederick Meinertzhagen
Source:8674150
1882
1884
sibling
Lawrencina Meinertzhagen
Source:8674150
1884
1886
sibling
Catherine Meinertzhagen
Source:8673782
1886
1888
sibling
Louis Meinertzhagen
Source:8674150
1888
1889
sibling
Mary Meinertzhagen
Source:8673782
1889
1891
location
Mottisfont Abbey, Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8673782
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Elizabeth Meinertzhagen
Source:8674150
1891
1891
education
Harrow School
Harrow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8673788
September 1891
1904
location
Brockwood Park, Bramdean, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8674150
25th December 1904
1911
location
Vacoas
Mauritius
military residence address
Source:8673784
2nd April 1911
1911
marriage
Armorel Le Roy Lewis
Source:8674150
28th September 1911 - 1919
1921
marriage
Annie Constance Jackson
Source:8674150
3rd March 1921 - 6th July 1928
1922
children
Anne M. Meinertzhagen
Source:8674385
1922
1922
location
17 Kensington Park Gardens, Notting Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8674150
1922 - 1967
1925
children
Daniel Meinertzhagen
Source:8674388
1925
1928
children
Richard Randle Meinertzhagen
Source:8674391
1928
service
British Army
Major
Royal Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8674150
1967
death
Not War Related
A culmination of the inevitable physical deterioration of advanced age
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8642232
Source:8674150
Source:8673786
17th June 1967
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6974413
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Meinertzhagen |
| Source | 8642232 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Kensington Park Gardens, Notting Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 - 1967 | |
| Brockwood Park, Bramdean, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th December 1904 | |
| Mottisfont Abbey, Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Vacoas | Mauritius | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wallop House, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne M. Meinertzhagen | daughter | 1922 | |
| Daniel Meinertzhagen | son | 1925 | |
| Richard Randle Meinertzhagen | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Meinertzhagen | mother | ||
| Daniel Meinertzhagen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Meinertzhagen | brother | 1876 | |
| Barbara Meinertzhagen | sister | 1877 | |
| Margaret Meinertzhagen | sister | 1880 | |
| Catherine Meinertzhagen | sister | 1886 | |
| Mary Meinertzhagen | sister | 1889 | |
| Lawrencina Meinertzhagen | sister | 1884 | |
| Louis Meinertzhagen | brother | 1888 | |
| Elizabeth Meinertzhagen | sister | 1891 | |
| George Frederick Meinertzhagen | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel Le Roy Lewis | wife | 28th September 1911 | |
| Annie Constance Jackson | wife | 3rd March 1921 |
Media
Media
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Richard MeinertzhagenRichard Meinertzhagen, CBE, DSO (3 March 1878 – 17 June 1967) was a British soldier, intelligence officer and ornithologist. He had a decorated military career spanning Africa, where he was credited with creating and executing the infamous Haversack Ruse
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Wallop House, Nether Wallop, StockbridgeWallop House, Nether Wallop,Stockbridge, Hampshire, where Richard Meinertzhagen lived at the time of the 1881 censusContributed by:
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Mottisfont AbbeyMottisfont Abbey, Mottisfont, near Romsey, Hampshire, where Richard Meinertzhagen lived at the time of the 1891 censusContributed by:
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Kenya Diary (1902-1906)A photograph of Richard Meinertzhagen's 'Kenya Diary' originally published in 1957Contributed by:
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Richard Meinertzhagen: Soldier, Scientist and SpyBiography of R.M. written by Mark Cocker and first published in 1989Contributed by:
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Brockwood ParkBrockwood Park was Richard Meinertzhagen's parents' home after they moved from Mottisfont Abbey.Contributed by:
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MauritiusMauritius, where Richard Meinertzhagen was based at the time of the 1911 census.Contributed by:
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Kensington Park Gardens, Notting Hill, LondonKensington Park Gardens was the site of Richard Meinertzhagen's family home from 1922 until his death in 1967Contributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| School & university registers Image | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Richard Meinertzhagen: Soldier, Scientist and Spy" by Mark Cocker | Patrick63223 | |
| "Kenya Diary (1902-1906)" by Richard Meinertzhagen | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals | Des42319 | |
| Richard Meinertzhagen | Peter5151 | |
| Wallop House, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge | Patrick63223 | |
| Mottisfont Abbey | Patrick63223 | |
| Kenya Diary (1902-1906) | Patrick63223 | |
| Richard Meinertzhagen: Soldier, Scientist and Spy | Patrick63223 | |
| Knightsbridge | Patrick63223 | |
| Brockwood Park | Patrick63223 | |
| Mauritius | Patrick63223 | |
| Kensington Park Gardens, Notting Hill, London | Patrick63223 |
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