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We remember The Honourable Eric Edward Montague John Upton
We remember The Honourable Eric Edward Montague John Upton
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1905
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9458523
16th August 1905
1908
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9500124
3rd October 1908 - 8th December 1914
1911
location
Shorncliffe Camp, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9387022
3rd April 1911
1914
appointments
Adjutant
Source:9500124
1st January 1914
1914
service
British Army
Honorary Captain and Adjutant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9358122
1st August 1914
1914
location
1, Officer's Quarters, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Camberley, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9358122
1st August 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded during Battle of Gheluvelt
Hospital/Institution
Source:9519341
31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9519341
9th December 1914 - 9th May 1915
education
Eton College
United Kingdom
Source:9402392
education
Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Source:9402392
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action, close to Rue de Bois
Aubers
France
Source:8768507
Source:9402392
Source:9519341
9th May 1915
burial
I. E. 8.
Source:8768507
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Officer's Quarters, Alma Barracks, Blackdown, Camberley, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st August 1914 | |
| Shorncliffe Camp, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Honorary Captain and Adjutant | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Upton, Viscount Templetown | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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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Captain Eric Edward Montague John UptonCaptain Eric Edward Montague John Upton MID twice. Unit: 2nd Battalion, The King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Death: 09 May 1915 At Rue du Bois Western Front | Head and shoulders portrait, press clippingContributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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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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2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911More about 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911
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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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey, England, Electoral Register 1915 | Keith133517 | |
| Aisne 1914: The Dawn of Trench Warfare By Paul Kendall | Barbara118430 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1908 | Keith133517 | |
| London Gazette Lieutenants to be Captains | Keith133517 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 | |
| The Annals of The King's Royal Rifle Corps | Keith133517 | |
| Wills & Probate 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| C. W. G. C. | john14663 | |
| N.A. 76/293 | john14663 | |
| KRRC Officer's Boss Button Cap Badge | Keith133517 | |
| Steventon School | Keith133517 | |
| Alma Officer's Mess | Keith133517 | |
| King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Group photo | Keith133517 | |
| Captain Eric Edward Montague John Upton | James201 |
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