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We remember Eric Mortimer Burchmore
We remember Eric Mortimer Burchmore
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
Bedford Modern School Boarding House - 97 Ashburham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9100666
1911
1915
service
South African Services
1st Transval Scottish
Source:9160167
8th April 1915
1916
enlistment
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Source:9100669
7th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
8887
4th South African Infantry
Source:9100669
7th January 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Medical board
Hospital/Institution
Source:9100669
19th September 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9100669
18th March 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Mortimer |
| Initials | EM |
| Last Name | Burchmore |
| Source | 9100666 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Boarding House - 97 Ashburham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 1st Transval Scottish | ||||
| British Army | 8887 | 4th South African Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Coulson Burchmore | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet listing all staff and alumni serving during the period 1914-15
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Eric Burchmore.
Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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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 - Boarding Houses in 1911, 97 Ashburnham Road.More about Bedford Modern School - Boarding Houses in 1911, 97 Ashburnham Road.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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