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We remember Ernest Robert Campling
We remember Ernest Robert Campling
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1886
service
British Army
Gunner
57166
Royal Artillery
Source:9059234
7th October 1886 - 24th March 1892
1887
location
Barracks
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:9059234
31st January 1887 - 27th November 1893
1896
service
British Army
Corporal
57166
Royal Artillery
Source:9059234
8th December 1896 - 27th March 1899
1901
location
Winmaster Road, Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9059237
31st March 1901
1911
location
22 Whitworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9059235
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Guildford
United Kingdom
Source:9059286
25th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
20061
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF
2/5th Battalion
Source:9059286
25th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
20061
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF
2/5th Battalion
Source:9059286
1st November 1914 - 18th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
20061
225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) TF
69th Provisional Battalion (The Queen's)
Source:9059286
19th October 1915 - 31st December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
265988
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF
19th Battalion
Source:9059286
1st March 1917 - 14th March 1917
service
British Army
Pensioner Warden
Military Provost Staff Corps
Source:702030
location
Artillery Barracks, Rangoon
Myanmar
military residence address
Source:9059236
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9059236
location
Fair Oaks Lodge, Horsell, Woking, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9059286
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Robert |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Campling |
| Source | 9059234 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Whitworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Artillery Barracks, Rangoon | Myanmar | military residence address | ||
| Barracks | Gibraltar | military residence address | 31st January 1887 - 27th November 1893 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | ||
| Fair Oaks Lodge, Horsell, Woking, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Winmaster Road, Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Military Provost Staff Corps | Pensioner Warden | |||
| British Army | 57166 | Royal Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 57166 | Royal Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20061 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF | 2/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 20061 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF | 2/5th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 20061 | 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) TF | 69th Provisional Battalion (The Queen's) | Corporal | |
| British Army | 265988 | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) TF | 19th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Keith1947 |
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