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We remember Reginald Vernon Blackburn
We remember Reginald Vernon Blackburn
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Ernest Blackburn
Source:7957412
1871
1875
sibling
Thomas W Blackburn
Source:7957412
1875
1879
sibling
Percy J R Blackburn
Source:7957412
1879
1881
sibling
Elsie H Blackburn
Source:7957412
1881
1883
sibling
Charlie Blackburn
Source:7957412
1883
1885
sibling
Gertrude H Blackburn
Source:7957412
1885
1886
1891
location
1 John Street, Broadstairs, Isle of Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7957412
5th April 1891
1895
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7614661
1895 - 1900
1916
hospitalisation
He lost the forefinger of his right hand.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7614661
1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
68th Battalion
Source:5629216
28th April 1916
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Temporary Captain
28th Battalion
Source:5629216
22nd July 1917
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5629216
18th January 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Temporary Major
28th Battalion
Source:5629216
10th May 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7614661
29th August 1918
employment
Farming
Regina, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:7614661
1918
death
Died of wounds
He succumbed, in a hospital in France, to wounds received in the fighting three days before.
Source:7614661
29th August 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5629216
16th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV. G. 4
Source:7957410
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Vernon |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Blackburn, |
| Source | 7957410 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 John Street, Broadstairs, Isle of Thanet, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 68th Battalion | Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 28th Battalion | Temporary Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 28th Battalion | Temporary Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Blackburn | mother | ||
| William Solly Blackburn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Blackburn | brother | 1871 | |
| Thomas W Blackburn | brother | 1875 | |
| Percy J R Blackburn | brother | 1879 | |
| Elsie H Blackburn | sister | 1881 | |
| Charlie Blackburn | brother | 1883 | |
| Gertrude H Blackburn | sister | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-27 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Reginald Vernon BlackburnPhotograph from "Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War"
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Carte de Visite of Reginald Vernon BlackburnIn service dress of a Captain in the 28th (North West) Infantry Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment. A single wound stripe on the left sleeve represents the loss of his right forefinger, which is concealed by a glove.Contributed by:
Charles77069
Communities
Communities
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UK borns serving in Canadian ForcesMore about UK borns serving in Canadian Forces
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28th (Northwest) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary ForceMore about 28th (Northwest) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reginald Vernon Blackburn | Gordon760 | |
| Carte de Visite of Reginald Vernon Blackburn | Charles77069 |
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