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We remember Alexander 'alastair' Guthrie Denniston
We remember Alexander 'alastair' Guthrie Denniston
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8728750
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Schoolmaster - Articled
Bowdon College
Bowdon, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8728750
31st March 1901
1901
location
The College, South Downs Road, Bowdon, Cheshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8728750
31st March 1901
1906
employment
Assistant Master
Merchiston Castle School
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:8729056
1906 - 1909
1909
employment
Schoolmaster
Osborne Royal Naval College
Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8729056
1909 - 1914
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8728738
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Powys House, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8728738
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Dorothy Mary Gilliat
Source:8729056
1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Temporary Commander
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8728772
8th July 1917
1918
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8728978
1st January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty
Source:8728978
1st January 1918
1920
appointments
Head of Coding Section, Naval Intelligence Dept.
Source:8729023
April 1920
1933
appointments
Head of Department, Foreign Office
Source:8729034
2nd January 1933
1933
awards
Commander of the British Empire (CBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8729034
2nd January 1933
1939
employment
Temporary employment
Foreign Office
Source:8728758
29th September 1939
1939
location
The Manor, Wing, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8728758
29th September 1939
service
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8728758
1961
death
Lymington, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8728768
1st January 1961
children
Margaret Denniston
Source:8729056
children
Robin Denniston
Source:8729056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander 'alastair' Guthrie |
| Initials | A'G |
| Last Name | Denniston, |
| Source | 8729034 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powys House, York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The College, South Downs Road, Bowdon, Cheshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Manor, Wing, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | ||||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Temporary Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Naval Intelligence Division, Admiralty | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CBE | British Award/Decoration | |
| Commander of the British Empire (CBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Denniston | son | ||
| Margaret Denniston | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Mary Gilliat | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| Sports-Reference web site | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 17th July 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 7th January 1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 4th May 1920 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 2nd January 1933 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Wikipedia page for Alastair Denniston | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Papers of Alexander Guthrie Denniston | Yvonne27542 | |
| Bletchley Park Roll of Honour | Yvonne27542 |
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