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We remember Christopher Bushell
We remember Christopher Bushell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Hinderton Lodge, Neston Road, Ness, Little Neston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6991421
1891
1911
location
59 Kensington Court, Kensington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6991437
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Barrister
London
United Kingdom
Source:8545020
1911 - 1912
1915
marriage
Rachel Lambert
Source:8545020
August 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6991460
1916
1916
children
Elizabeth Hope Bushell
Source:8545020
1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6991460
1917
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6991460
1st January 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6991460
23rd March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal West Surrey Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:6991447
August 1918
1918
service
British Army
T. Lieutenant Colonel
Royal West Surrey Regiment
7th queen's royal west Battalion
Source:6991447
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:675165
1918
death
Killed in Action
Near Morlancourt
France
Source:6991447
8th August 1918
burial
Dover Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8545020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bushell |
| Source | 6991471 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Kensington Court, Kensington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Hinderton Lodge, Neston Road, Ness, Little Neston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | 7th queen's royal west Battalion | T. Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | 7th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hope Bushell | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline | mother | ||
| Reginald Bushell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Lambert | wife | August 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi College Oxford Roll of Honour 1914-18 | Anne1202 | |
| Kent VCs | Hazel53187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Bushell | Myko59 | |
| The Grave of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Bushel | Anne1202 |
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