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We remember Henry Richard Brookes
We remember Henry Richard Brookes
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
1894
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9014471
1894 - 1903
1901
location
Chancer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514814
31st March 1901
1905
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:8514802
29th November 1905 - 1907
1907
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Grenadier Guards
Source:8514802
1907 - 28th February 1908
1908
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
Grenadiers
101st Battalion
Source:8514802
29th February 1908 - 4th November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Reported wounding and missing after fighting at Tanga 4th Nov 1914.
Tanga
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:8514803
Source:8514802
4th November 1914
burial
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:8514803
sibling
Kathleen B Brookes
Source:8514814
sibling
Winnifred M Brookes
Source:8514814
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Richard |
| Initials | HR |
| Last Name | Brookes |
| Source | 8514802 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Grenadier Guards | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Grenadiers | 101st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavius Henry Brookes | father | ||
| Florence | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen B Brookes | sister | ||
| Winnifred M Brookes | sister |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Henry Richard BrookesAs featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialLt Henry Richard Brooks appears on this memorial. He was a student at Bedford Modern School during the period 1894 - 1903.Contributed by:
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OBMs Forces Serving List 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing all Staff and Alumni know to be serving during the period 14 -15. H R Brookes is annotated as fallen and is listed as "Lt, 101st Grenadiers, Indian Army".Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Regiment Cap BadgeLt H R Brookes would have worn a cap badge similar to this while serving with the Bedfordshire Regiment.Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Henry Richard Brookes | Hannah21187 | |
| London Gazette - Lt to be Captain | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Henry Richard Brookes | Hannah21187 | |
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Forces Serving List 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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We remember Henry Richard Brookes
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