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We remember Colin Frederick Blackden
We remember Colin Frederick Blackden
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
Brian Arden Blackden
Source:8528364
1900
1901
location
185 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8528353
30th March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8528350
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8528350
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8528343
11th August 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
Source:9268680
4th November 1916
1919
location
Byways, Vigo Lane, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8528344
15th January 1919
1935
marriage
Barbara Curran
Source:8528358
1935
1986
death
Poole registration district
United Kingdom
Source:8528355
1986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Colin Frederick |
| Initials | CF |
| Last Name | Blackden |
| Source | 8528325 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1901 | |
| Byways, Vigo Lane, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th January 1919 | |
| Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Anne | mother | ||
| Wilfred Worsley Blackden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Arden Blackden | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Curran | wife | 1935 |
Media
Media
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Yateley WW1 Roll of HonourThis transcription of the roll of honour in St Peter's Yateley list Lt Colin Blackden as serving in the Ist South Wales Borderers
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Yateley Electoral Registers 1914 & 1919Four entries in the Yateley Electorial registers. The two in 1914 are of his father Capt W W Blackden (different voting qualifications). His mother then qualified in 1919 by age and residence. C F Blackden qualified NM by his WW1 serviceContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Lives of the Second World WarMore about Lives of the Second World War
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Yateley WW1 Roll of Honour at St Peter's ChurchMore about Yateley WW1 Roll of Honour at St Peter's Church
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The Blackden family: father and sonMore about The Blackden family: father and son
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 10 Aug 1915 | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette 14 August 1919 | Peter6648 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 26 JUNE, 1917 - Lieutenant | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 29 JULY, 1924 - Captain (Adjutant) | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 28 JUNE, 1927 - Capt. (Relinquished Adjt.) | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 3 DECEMBER, 1937 - Major | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 2 MAY, 1939 - Maj., secd | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 26 JUNE, 1942 - Lieutenant Colonel | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 30 JUNE, 1942 - Brigadier | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER, 1944 | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 27 JUNE, 1947 - Brig. (retires) | R58235 | |
| LONDON GAZETTE, 15 JANUARY, 1952 - ceases to belong to the Res. of Offrs | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Yateley WW1 Roll of Honour | Peter6648 | |
| Yateley Electoral Registers 1914 & 1919 | Peter6648 | |
| South Wales Borderers | R58235 |
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