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We remember Giles Rooke
We remember Giles Rooke
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Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
location
Lansdowne Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485055
1891
1912
marriage
Hilda Foster
Source:7480097
1912
service
British Army
Major
2/10th Gurkha Rifles
Source:5471048
service
British Army
Major
10th Gurkha Rifles
Source:7480097
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7480097
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7480097
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Giles |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Rooke |
| Source | 7480097 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2/10th Gurkha Rifles | Major | |||
| British Army | 10th Gurkha Rifles | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rooke | father | ||
| Eleanor Mary nee Taylor | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Foster | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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Major Giles Rooke, 10th attd. 2/2nd Gurkha RiflesThe photograph published with his obituary in 'Irish Life' 30th July 1915. Major Rooke was killed commanding a company of 2/2nd Gurkha Rifles at the Battle of Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915.
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Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing the names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World WarContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary of Giles Rooke | Amy154754 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Giles Rooke, 10th attd. 2/2nd Gurkha Rifles | Mark73021 | |
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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We remember Giles Rooke
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