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We remember Enoch Beresford
We remember Enoch Beresford
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Mary E Beresford
Source:7932850
1888
1891
sibling
Wilfred Beresford
Source:7932850
1891
1892
sibling
Harry Beresford
Source:7932850
1892
1894
sibling
Mabel Beresford
Source:7932850
1894
1894
1899
sibling
Mehitabel Beresford
Source:7932850
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:7932850
1901
1901
location
155, Bole Hill Lane, Treeton, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932850
1901
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:7932830
14th October 1914
1914
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:7932830
14th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:7932830
14th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
652
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7932830
14th October 1914 - 19th December 1918
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7932830
28th April 1915 - 8th January 1916
1915
hospitalisation
GSW right forearm, Dardanelles
Hospital/Institution
Source:7932830
5th June 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7932830
9th January 1916 - 7th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7932830
12th May 1916 - 15th June 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded by a rifle grenade. Has sustained a wound to left thigh. France
Hospital/Institution
Source:7932830
17th June 1916
1917
hospitalisation
SW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:7932842
14th December 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7932830
2nd August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Traumatic neurasthenia
Hospital/Institution
Source:7932842
19th December 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lance Sergeant
PO/652/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7932842
19th December 1918
1918
location
83 New St, Epthorne Lane, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932830
19th December 1918
1919
marriage
Sarah Barnes
Source:7932861
1919
1971
death
War Related Sickness
Died from pneumonia which was the result of being gassed in the trenches.
Bramford, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:7932868
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Enoch |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Beresford |
| Source | 7673860 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155, Bole Hill Lane, Treeton, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 83 New St, Epthorne Lane, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th December 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 652 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/652/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lance Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| George H Beresford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E Beresford | brother | 1888 | |
| Wilfred Beresford | brother | 1891 | |
| Harry Beresford | brother | 1892 | |
| Mabel Beresford | sister | 1894 | |
| Mehitabel Beresford | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Barnes | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Auburn brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for Enoch Beresford | Anthony26083 |
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We remember Enoch Beresford
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