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We remember Alexander Craven Vicary
We remember Alexander Craven Vicary
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Florence Vicary
Source:7733247
1883
1884
sibling
Charles Lane Vicary
Source:7733247
1884
1885
sibling
Gilbert Doke Vicary
Source:7733247
1885
1886
sibling
Walter Palmer Vicary
Source:7733247
1886
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:7733247
April 1891
1891
sibling
Nora Mildred Vicary
Source:7733247
1891
1891
location
Knowles Hill Elmshyrst,Highweek,Newton Abbot,Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9325996
1891 - 1901
1911
location
.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7733248
April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain and Brevet Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel
Gloucestershire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:5411370
1914 - 1920
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7733269
29th June 1915
1919
marriage
Kathleen Hamilton Hilton Green
Source:7733275
1919
1921
children
Margaret Alice Katherine Vicary
Source:7733517
1921
1923
children
Alexander John Vicary
Source:7733275
1923
1943
service
British Army
Colonel
Source:7733275
9th April 1943
awards
Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:7733275
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7733275
1975
death
Not War Related
Okehampton,Devon.
United Kingdom
Source:7733517
Source:9325993
June 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Craven |
| Initials | AC |
| Last Name | Vicary |
| Source | 7733243 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Knowles Hill Elmshyrst,Highweek,Newton Abbot,Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Colonel | ||||
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Captain and Brevet Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier of the Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander John Vicary | son | 1923 | |
| Margaret Alice Katherine Vicary | daughter | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Gilbert Vicary | father | ||
| Octavia Palmer | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Vicary | sister | 1883 | |
| Charles Lane Vicary | brother | 1884 | |
| Gilbert Doke Vicary | brother | 1885 | |
| Walter Palmer Vicary | brother | 1886 | |
| Nora Mildred Vicary | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Hamilton Hilton Green | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card of Alexander Craven Vicary, Gloucester Regiment | Jean45090 | |
| 1891 England Census Transcription | Jean45090 | |
| 1911 England and Wales Census Transcription | Jean45090 | |
| England and Wales Birth Registration Index 1837-2008 | Jean45090 | |
| England, Select Marriages 1538-1973 | Jean45090 | |
| Story of real War Horse is unearthed 100 years on | Jean45090 | |
| London Gazette, Officers' Awards | Jean45090 | |
| Chagford War Memorial, Devon | Jean45090 | |
| Gidleigh Common Planning Decision | Jean45090 |
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