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We remember Augustus Ernest Cathcart
We remember Augustus Ernest Cathcart
Timeline
Timeline
1875
birth
United Kingdom
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4th March 1875
1897
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
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2nd January 1897 - 3rd February 1899
1899
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9476219
4th February 1899 - 6th January 1902
1902
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:9476219
7th January 1902
1911
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
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3rd April 1911
1911
location
Shorncliffe Camp, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
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3rd April 1911
1913
marriage
Hilda Renee Lee
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10th June 1913 - 1914
1914
children
Eva Renee Cathcart
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10th March 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th August 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
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Source:8746765
14th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Augustus Ernest |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Cathcart |
| Source | 7199848 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorncliffe Camp, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Renee Cathcart | daughter | 10th March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Mary Orde-Powlett | mother | ||
| Augustus Murray Cathcart | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Renee Lee | wife | 10th June 1913 |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Augustus Ernest CathcartIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911More about 2nd Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, Shornecliffe Camp, Kent, in April 1911
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Augustus Ernest Cathcart | Hannah21187 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List, 1908 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| The Bond of Sacrifice: Augustus Ernest Cathcart | Hannah21187 | |
| N.A. 76/293 | john14663 | |
| Captain Cathcart | Rab116328 |
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