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We remember Alan Amery Okell
We remember Alan Amery Okell
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1903
education
Skinners School
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Source:8815287
1903 - 1904
1911
service
British Army
Private
London Regiment
Artists Rifles
Source:8815263
2nd May 1911 - 7th May 1912
1912
location
Sao Paulo
Brazil
away from home address
Source:8815263
May 1912 - September 1913
1913
employment
Boundary Rider
Queensland
Australia
Source:8815263
September 1913 - June 1914
1913
location
Queensalnd
Australia
away from home address
Source:8815263
September 1913 - July 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
The Royal Fusilliers
17th Battalion
Source:8815263
2nd September 1914 - April 1916
1916
commission
Regular
Source:8815263
October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Temporary 2nd Lieutenant
The Royal Marine Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8815263
25th October 1916
location
Castle Hill School, Ealing
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8815263
1917
death
Killed in Action
His Colonel wrote: "He was struck down while gallantly leading his platoon".
Miraumont
France
Source:8815263
17th February 1917
burial
Holland Wood, Beaucourt
France
Source:8815263
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan Amery |
| Initials | AA |
| Last Name | Okell |
| Source | 7627381 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill School, Ealing | United Kingdom | school/college address | ||
| Queensalnd | Australia | away from home address | September 1913 - July 1914 | |
| Sao Paulo | Brazil | away from home address | May 1912 - September 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | Artists Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | The Royal Fusilliers | 17th Battalion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | The Royal Marine Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Temporary 2nd Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Louisa | mother | ||
| Thomas Halford Okell Rio de Janeiro Coffee Exporter | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World WarMore about Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World War
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Skinners' School Roll of HonourMore about Skinners' School Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Forces Record | Richard106785 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Royal Marines Light Infantry Badge | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Roya Marine Infantry | Richard106785 | |
| Miraumont | Richard106785 |
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