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We remember Ophelia Gertrude Rozzell Thornton
We remember Ophelia Gertrude Rozzell Thornton
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1891
employment
Book Keeper, Shoe Trade
Source:8760355
1891
1891
location
Wellington Street, Leicester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8760355
1891
1920
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8760351
23rd January 1920
1920
service
British Army
Hostel Forewoman
7203
Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Source:8760351
23rd January 1920
1955
death
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8760356
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ophelia Gertrude Rozzell |
| Initials | OGR |
| Last Name | Thornton |
| Source | 8760349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Street, Leicester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7203 | Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps | Hostel Forewoman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Miss Ophelia Gertrude Rozzel ThorntonMiss Thornton in uniform, from the IWM's collection of women's war work portraits.
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Communities
Communities
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MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireMore about MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM - Women's War Work portraits | Kristen1288 | |
| The London Gazette - 23 January 1920 | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Ophelia Gertrude Rozzel Thornton | Kristen1288 | |
| Reverse of Miss Thornton photo | Kristen1288 |
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