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We remember Lancelot Shadwell Jennings
We remember Lancelot Shadwell Jennings
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Takaka, Nelson Province, South Island
New Zealand
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15th March 1888
1907
education
Secondary education
Nelson College
Nelson South, Nelson, South Island
New Zealand
Source:9443496
7th March 1907
1915
location
Waitaki High School, Oamaru, North Otago, South Island
New Zealand
school/college address
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16th March 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
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17th March 1915
1915
employment
Science Master - Teaching
Waitaki High School
Oamaru, North Otago, South Island
New Zealand
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17th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington
New Zealand
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17th March 1915
1915
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
8/2502
Otago Infantry Regiment
1st Battalion
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17th March 1915 - 17th May 1915
1915
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
8/2502
Otago Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion
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18th May 1915 - 29th February 1916
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:9443496
12th July 1915
1915
marriage
Bella Dytes Macintosh Jennings nee Cox
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12th July 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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1st October 1915 - 9th April 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Captain
8/2502
Otago Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion
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1st March 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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April 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 28
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15th September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lancelot Shadwell Jennings was killed in action at the time of the Battle of the Somme. He was 28.
the Somme battlefield area
France
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15th September 1916
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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9th April 1917
burial
Longueval, Somme
France
2.C.2.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lancelot Shadwell |
| Initials | LS |
| Last Name | Jennings |
| Source | 7976027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitaki High School, Oamaru, North Otago, South Island | New Zealand | school/college address | known 16th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 8/2502 | Otago Infantry Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 8/2502 | Otago Infantry Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lieutenant | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 8/2502 | Otago Infantry Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Lavinia Jennings | mother | ||
| Charles William Jennings | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Dytes Macintosh Jennings nee Cox | wife | 12th July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-17 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Lancelot Shadwell JenningsLancelot Shadwell Jennings - picture from the Find a Grave website with acknowledgement and thanks to laurinlaurin espie (who does not claim copyright)
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Keith22624
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archives of New Zealand records for 8/2502 Lancelot Shadwell Jennings- NZEF | Keith22624 | |
| CWGC website entry for 8/2502 Lancelot Shadwell Jennings - NZEF | Keith22624 | |
| Find a Grave website entry on Lancelot Shadwell Jennings | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 01 Jun 1917 Page 5429 - Mentioned in Despatches | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancelot Shadwell Jennings | Keith22624 |
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