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We remember Eric Grey Drummond
We remember Eric Grey Drummond
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Timeline
Timeline
1875
1881
location
59 Bromham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9067185
1881
1889
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8992815
1889 - 1893
1891
location
Waldeck Avenue, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9067178
1891
1914
service
Indian Army
Major
General Reserve of Officers, Infantry
Source:9164426
26th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:7614876
14th November 1914
service
Indian Army
Major
2/4th Gurkha Rifles, attached 2/3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles
Source:7614876
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed immediately during an attack on German trenches. He'd joined the Unit on the same day.
France
Source:7614876
14th November 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7614876
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Grey |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Drummond |
| Source | 7614876 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Bromham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Waldeck Avenue, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 2/4th Gurkha Rifles, attached 2/3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles | Major | |||
| Indian Army | General Reserve of Officers, Infantry | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Mcpherson Drummond | mother | ||
| Major General Henry R Drummond | father |
Media
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Major Eric Grey Drummond photoPhoto which appeared in De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour
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Diary page from IWM Operation War DiaryDiary entry noting the circumstances of the death of Major Drummond.Contributed by:
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Extract from Operation War DiaryDeath of Major Drummond recorded in war diary of night of 13/14 November 1914Contributed by:
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Bedford Modern School Great War MemorialThe memorial commemorates those Old Boys of Bedford Modern School who fell during WW1. Major EG Drummond attended BMS between 1889 and 1893. He is listed on Panel 1 of the memorial.Contributed by:
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine Page 250Major E G Drummond service details as kindly furnished by his brother Major-General F. H. R. Drummond.Contributed by:
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Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine page 251Major E G Drummond service detials as kindly furnished by his brother Major-General F. H. R. Drummond.Contributed by:
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet listing alumni and staff known to be serving 14-15. E G Drummond appears on this list as "Major, 3rd Gurkha Rifles".Contributed by:
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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.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Viv2034 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Eric Grey Drummond | Hannah21187 | |
| RMA Sandhurst Register dated 1894 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointment to Major from General Reserve | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Eric Grey Drummond photo | Viv2034 | |
| Diary page from IWM Operation War Diary | Viv2034 | |
| Extract from Operation War Diary | Viv2034 | |
| Bedford Modern School Great War Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| CWGC Headstone Maj E G Drummond | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine Page 250 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine page 251 | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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We remember Eric Grey Drummond
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