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We remember Egbert Cadbury
We remember Egbert Cadbury
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
George Cadbury Junior
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1879
1889
sibling
Laurence J Cadbury
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1889
1891
sibling
George N Cadbury
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1891
1892
sibling
Elsie D Cadbury
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1892
1893
1895
sibling
Marion C Cadbury
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1895
1901
dates
Age 7
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31st March 1901
1901
location
Wynds Point, Colwall, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
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28th November 1916
1917
marriage
Mary Forbes Phillips
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12th February 1917
1918
children
Peter Egbert Cadbury
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6th February 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
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1918
1939
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Commodore
Royal Air Force
928 (County of Gloucester) Squadron
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29th August 1939
employment
Managing Director
Cadbury Brothers
United Kingdom
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service
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Division
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service
Royal Navy
Flight Commander
Royal Naval Air Service
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location
Manor House, Northfield, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6207203
location
Wynds Point, Colwall, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6248069
1967
death
Died of cancer.
Weston super Mare
United Kingdom
Source:6248073
Source:8996131
1967
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House, Northfield, Birmingham | United Kingdom | |||
| Wynds Point, Colwall, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Wynds Point, Colwall, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Air Service | Flight Commander | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | 928 (County of Gloucester) Squadron | Air Commodore |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSC, DFC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Egbert Cadbury | son | 6th February 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Taylor | mother | ||
| George Cadbury | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cadbury Junior | brother | 1879 | |
| Laurence J Cadbury | brother | 1889 | |
| George N Cadbury | brother | 1891 | |
| Elsie D Cadbury | sister | 1892 | |
| Marion C Cadbury | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Forbes Phillips | wife | 12th February 1917 |
Media
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Sopwith Camel Fighter Plane WW1Sopwith Camel fighter plane similar to one used by Egbert Cadbury when he shot down 2 Zeppelins over the North Sea
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Sir Egbert Cadbury DSC, DFCSir Egbert Cadbury DSC, DFC (1893—1967) was a First World War pilot who shot down two Zeppelins over the North Sea: L 21 on 28 November 1916, and L 70 on 6 August 1918: the latter while flying a De Havilland DH.4 with Robert Leckie as Observer/Gunner.[1] The son of George Cadbury and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury he was educated at Leighton Park School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He went on to become managing director of Cadbury Brothers Ltd, the predecessor of Cadbury Schweppes.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage. Index to WW1 Combatants | Anne1202 | |
| How Cadbury brothers took different paths in first world war | Peter5151 | |
| RAF Sedgeford - Norfolk | Alison2583 | |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| World War 1 at Home - Cadburys at War | Yvonne27542 | |
| Wikipedia - Egbert Cadbury | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Sopwith Camel Fighter Plane WW1 | Anne1202 | |
| Zeppelin | Anne1202 | |
| Sir Egbert Cadbury DSC, DFC | Peter5151 |
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We remember Egbert Cadbury
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