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We remember Roderick Mackenzie Edwards
We remember Roderick Mackenzie Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1869
sibling
Dr George Mackenzie Edwards
Source:8942357
1869
1885
commission
Regular
Source:8942289
7th February 1885
1885
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:8942289
7th February 1885 - 10th March 1885
1885
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Source:8942289
11th March 1885 - 24th June 1887
1887
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Bengal Staff Corps
Seconded from The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:8942289
25th June 1887 - 6th February 1896
1896
service
Indian Army
Captain
Indian Staff Corps
Source:8942289
7th February 1896 - 6th February 1903
1900
children
Captain Roderick Latimer Mackenzie CBE
Source:8942357
10th July 1900
1902
service
Other Empire Force
Captain
South African Constabulary
Seconded from Indian Staff Crops
Source:8942275
28th July 1902
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8942289
29th July 1902
1903
service
Indian Army
Major
Indian Staff Corps
Source:8942289
7th February 1903
1911
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
5th Light Infantry
Source:8942289
7th February 1911
1911
discharge
Source:8942289
15th March 1911
1911
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Retired List
Source:8942289
15th March 1911
1911
location
74 High Street, Harrow-On-The-Hill
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8942357
1911
1915
service
British Army
Major
East Yorkshire Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:8942275
11th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5312344
11th July 1915
1915
appointments
Battalion Commander - 10th W. York. R.
Source:8942289
13th December 1915 - 8th April 1916
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
10th (Service) Battalion
Source:8942289
13th December 1915 - 8th April 1916
1916
awards
Companion' Order of St Michael and St George CMG
Other War Service Award
Source:8942289
3rd June 1916
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5312344
15th June 1916
1916
appointments
Battalion Commander - 14th W. York. R.
Source:8942289
4th July 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
14th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8942289
4th July 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
appointments
Battalion Commander - 2/6th Northumberland Fus
Source:8942289
2nd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Northumberland Fusiliers
2/6th Battalion
Source:8942289
2nd October 1916 - 15th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8942289
16th August 1917 - 7th March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8942289
7th March 1918
1920
location
The Malt House, Fassingdon, Alton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5312344
19th August 1920
awards
India General Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5312344
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8942270
education
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
Source:8942289
service
Indian Army
Major
5th Light Infantry
Source:8942289
1940
death
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8942362
29th February 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roderick Mackenzie |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 5312344 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 High Street, Harrow-On-The-Hill | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| The Malt House, Fassingdon, Alton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th August 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Northamptonshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | The Queen's (Royal West Kent Regiment) | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Bengal Staff Corps | Seconded from The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Lieutenant | ||
| Indian Army | Indian Staff Corps | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | Indian Staff Corps | Major | |||
| Indian Army | 5th Light Infantry | Major | |||
| British Army | 5th Light Infantry | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| Indian Army | Retired List | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 2/6th Battalion | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 14th (Reserve) Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 10th (Service) Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Other Empire Force | South African Constabulary | Seconded from Indian Staff Crops | Captain | ||
| British Army | East Yorkshire Regiment | 7th (Service) Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Companion' Order of St Michael and St George CMG | Other War Service Award | |
| India General Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Roderick Latimer Mackenzie CBE | son | 10th July 1900 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr George Mackenzie Edwards | brother | 1869 |
Media
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Lt. Col. R. M. Edwards CMGLieutenant Colonel R M Edwards CMG. Unit: 16th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment. Death: Not known
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Lieutenant Colonel R M EdwardsOriginal IWM image caption: Lieutenant Colonel R M Edwards CMG. Unit: 16th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment. Death: Not known | Half length portrait
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Quarterly Army List for the Quarter Ending 31st December, 1919 | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col. R. M. Edwards CMG | M2740 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel R M Edwards | Wayne51525 |
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