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We remember Geoffrey Lee Compton-Smith
We remember Geoffrey Lee Compton-Smith
Duplicate of G L Compton-Smith
Duplicate of G L Compton-Smith
Duplicate of G L Compton-Smith
Also remembered by 4 people
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Henrietta V
Source:8496999
1891
1891
location
Sumner Place, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8496999
1891
1901
location
Windlesham, Chertsey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8497002
1901
1911
employment
Office HM Army
Source:8497006
1911
1911
location
British Barracks, Khartoum
Sudan
military residence address
Source:8497006
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8497019
1914 - 1918
1915
service
British Army
Major
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8496988
1st October 1915
1916
marriage
Gladys Mary Lloyd
Source:8496993
10th August 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8497019
July 1917
1918
children
Anne Cecilia Beatrix Compton-Smith
Source:8497009
22nd May 1918
1921
death
Died of wounds
Murdered by rebels
Captured & shot by Cork IRA.
Kilcullen, Rylane, Co. Cork
Ireland
Source:8496988
Source:5328353
30th April 1921
awards
Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur
Other War Service Award
Source:8496988
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8497019
burial
Fort Davis - ex Carlisle - Whitegate, Co. Cork
Donaghmore - Blarney area, Co. Cork (initial, secret, burial by Cork IRA) - later recovered & re-buried at Fort Carlisle cemetery.
Ireland
Source:5328353
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Lee |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Compton-Smith, |
| Source | 8496988 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Barracks, Khartoum | Sudan | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Sumner Place, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Windlesham, Chertsey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Cecilia Beatrix Compton-Smith | daughter | 22nd May 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Compton-Smith | father | ||
| Henrietta | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta V | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Mary Lloyd | wife | 10th August 1916 |
Media
Media
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Cigarette caseGeoffrey's cigarette case in which his last letter to his regiment was hiddenContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hartley Wintney, Elvetham and Hartford Bridge Hampshire.More about Hartley Wintney, Elvetham and Hartford Bridge Hampshire.
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"Before Action: William Noel Hodgson and the 9th Devons"More about "Before Action: William Noel Hodgson and the 9th Devons"
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Sons of Eleanor and Edward Wynell Mayow Lloyd of Hartley WintneyMore about Sons of Eleanor and Edward Wynell Mayow Lloyd of Hartley Wintney
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey | Selena49658 | |
| London Gazette | Selena49658 | |
| Sumner place | Selena49658 | |
| Geoffrey's Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Times clipping | Selena49658 | |
| Newspaper clipping | Selena49658 | |
| Cigarette case | Selena49658 | |
| Wedding | Selena49658 | |
| Geoffrey | Selena49658 |
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We remember Geoffrey Lee Compton-Smith
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