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We remember Geoffrey Heneage Drummond
We remember Geoffrey Heneage Drummond
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Algernon Cecil Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
20th November 1880
1881
sibling
Barbara Drummond
Source:9400964
28th September 1881
1884
sibling
Spencer Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
12th August 1884
1886
birth
St James Place, St James, London
United Kingdom
Source:8543238
Source:9400964
25th January 1886
1887
sibling
Isobel Drummond
Source:9400964
16th July 1887
1888
sibling
Josceline Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
4th August 1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Boyd Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
15th February 1890
1891
location
Maltmans Green, Bull Lane, Chalfont St Peter
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9231113
1891
1892
sibling
Mortimer Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
16th February 1892
1894
sibling
Maurice John Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
18th September 1894
1901
location
St Leonard, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8543962
1901
1911
location
Paynes Hay Farm, Braishfield
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8543959
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:9231717
24th December 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:9231719
24th December 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - ML 254
Source:9231721
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8543240
10th May 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Source:9231718
21st May 1918
1918
marriage
Maude Aylmer Tindal Bosanquet
Source:9400964
2nd July 1918
1919
children
Aylmer Merelina Drummond
Source:9400964
26th July 1919
1920
children
Geoffrey Mortimer Heneage Drummond
Source:9400964
13th October 1920
1926
children
Iris Mary Elizabeth Drummond
Source:9400964
10th April 1926
1941
death
St Olave's Hospital, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
Source:8543970
21st April 1941
burial
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Spec. Memorial
Source:8543989
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Heneage |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Drummond, |
| Source | 8543237 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltmans Green, Bull Lane, Chalfont St Peter | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Paynes Hay Farm, Braishfield | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| St Leonard, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - ML 254 | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylmer Merelina Drummond | daughter | 26th July 1919 | |
| Geoffrey Mortimer Heneage Drummond | son | 13th October 1920 | |
| Iris Mary Elizabeth Drummond | daughter | 10th April 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algenon Heneage Drummond | father | ||
| Margaret Elizabeth Benson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algernon Cecil Heneage Drummond | brother | 20th November 1880 | |
| Barbara Drummond | sister | 28th September 1881 | |
| Mortimer Heneage Drummond | brother | 16th February 1892 | |
| Spencer Heneage Drummond | brother | 12th August 1884 | |
| Isobel Drummond | sister | 16th July 1887 | |
| Frederick Boyd Heneage Drummond | brother | 15th February 1890 | |
| Maurice John Heneage Drummond | brother | 18th September 1894 | |
| Josceline Heneage Drummond | brother | 4th August 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Aylmer Tindal Bosanquet | wife | 2nd July 1918 |
Media
Media
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Geoffrey Heneage DrummondThis photograph is catalogued Q 79805 at the Imperial War Museum,
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Kristen1288
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918More about Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918
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Victoria Cross Awards. Second Ostend Raid May 1918More about Victoria Cross Awards. Second Ostend Raid May 1918
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The Drummonds of Chalfont St PeterMore about The Drummonds of Chalfont St Peter
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1903 to 1965) Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Geoffrey Heneage Drummond VC: Winchester’s Local Hero | Kristen1288 | |
| Old Clayesmorian Society | Kristen1288 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Kristen1288 | |
| Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918 | Trevor65535 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Heneage Drummond | Kristen1288 |
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