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We remember Reginald Victor Mapson
We remember Reginald Victor Mapson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
William Stanley L Mapson
Source:8793713
1889
1894
1896
sibling
Albert Mapson
Source:8793713
1896
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8793712
31st March 1901
1901
location
High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8793712
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Elsie Mapson
Source:8793713
1903
1909
dates
Age 15
Source:8793707
19th July 1909
1909
service
British Army
Boy
19034
Royal Engineers
Territorial Force
Source:8793707
19th July 1909 - 7th February 1910
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8793713
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Railway Porter
The local railway station
Hungerford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8793713
2nd April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8793713
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Fair View House, Park Street, Hungerford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8793710
9th August 1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8793710
10th August 1911
1911
enlistment
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8793710
10th August 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
12676
Royal Marine Artillery
Q Company
Source:8793710
10th August 1911 - 17th August 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Gunner 2nd Class
12676
Royal Marine Artillery
J Company
Source:8793710
18th August 1912 - 22nd November 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
12676
Royal Marine Artillery
J Company
Source:8793710
23rd November 1912 - 29th June 1922
1919
appointments
NES Signaller
Source:8793710
12th December 1919
1920
appointments
Telephonist
Source:8793710
13th July 1920
1921
appointments
Army Signaller
Source:8793710
3rd November 1921
1922
dates
Age 27
Source:8793710
29th June 1922
1922
discharge
Source:8793710
29th June 1922
1922
location
Fair View House, Park Street, Hungerford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8793710
30th June 1922
1927
dates
Age 33
Source:8794229
22nd June 1927
1927
marriage
Emily Louisa Mapson nee Bird
Source:8794229
22nd June 1927
1931
children
John Victor Mapson
Source:8794229
12th October 1931
1979
dates
Age 84
Source:8793727
March 1979
1979
death
Not War Related
Reginald Victor Mapson died some 61 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 84.
Exeter Registration District Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8793727
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald Victor |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Mapson |
| Source | 7705210 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair View House, Park Street, Hungerford, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th August 1911 | |
| Fair View House, Park Street, Hungerford, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th June 1922 | |
| High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19034 | Royal Engineers | Territorial Force | Boy | |
| Royal Navy | 12676 | Royal Marine Artillery | Q Company | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 12676 | Royal Marine Artillery | J Company | Gunner 2nd Class | |
| Royal Navy | 12676 | Royal Marine Artillery | J Company | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Victor Mapson | son | 12th October 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Mapson nee Lucas | mother | ||
| William Clark Mapson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Stanley L Mapson | brother | 1889 | |
| Albert Mapson | brother | 1896 | |
| Elsie Mapson | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Louisa Mapson nee Bird | wife | 22nd June 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-08-10 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Registered Exeter Devon | Keith22624 | |
| 'Fen-Tar 2012' - Family Group Sheet - Updated March 2016 | Keith22624 | |
| Reverend Prebendary John Victor Mapson | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine Artllery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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