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We remember Wilfrid Osborn Palmer

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Timeline

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1892
birth Eton, Berkshire United Kingdom Source:9188690 1892
1893
sibling Sidney James Palmer Source:9188690 1893
1897
sibling Hubert Leslie Palmer Source:9188690 1897
1899
education Bedford Modern School Bedford United Kingdom Source:9188838 1899 - 1908
1901
location 11 Oaklands Road, Bedford United Kingdom parents address Source:9188690 1901
1903
sibling John Raymond Palmer Source:9188822 1903
1909
sibling Frederick Donald Palmer Source:9188822 1909
1911
employment Bookes Keeper Source:9188822 1911
1911
location Glen Avon, King Henrys Road, Lewes. Sussex United Kingdom parents address Source:9188822 1911
1915
service British Army Sejeant 19486 Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Source:9188817 1915
1915
service British Army Second Lieutenant Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Source:9188679 November 1915
1916
marriage Bessie Ravenscroft Source:9405982 1916
1916
hospitalisation Hospital London Hospital/Institution Source:9188979 June 1916
1916
service British Army Acting Lieutenant Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Source:9188897 4th November 1916
1921
discharge Source:9188909 26th July 1921
1942
death Wortley, Yorkshire United Kingdom Source:9188846 1942

Details

Details

Names
TypeName
First Names Wilfrid Osborn
Initials WO
Last Name Palmer
Source 9188822
First Names Wilfred Osbourne
Initials WO
Last Name Palmer
Source 9188822
Locations
AddressCountryTypeDateSource
11 Oaklands Road, Bedford United Kingdom parents address known 1901
Glen Avon, King Henrys Road, Lewes. Sussex United Kingdom parents address known 1911
Military Service
ServiceNumberUnitSectionRankSource
British Army 19486 Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Sejeant
British Army Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Second Lieutenant
British Army Manchester Regiment 21st Battalion Acting Lieutenant
Family
Parents
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Janie Yeoman Palmer mother
James Osborn Palmer father
Siblings
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Sidney James Palmer brother 1893
Hubert Leslie Palmer brother 1897
John Raymond Palmer brother 1903
Frederick Donald Palmer brother 1909
Spouse
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Bessie Ravenscroft wife 1916

Media

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  • Form 393 Application for Commision dtd 17/11/1915
    A copy from the National Archive Ref 339/37418 of Wilfred Osbourne Palmers application for Commission

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    Alexander119331

  • OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15
    Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. W O Palmer appears as "Palmer W O (1899 - 08) 21st Manchester Regt."

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • 2Lt W O Palmer 21 Bn Man Regt Evacuation 1916
    This document from WO399/37418 details the movement to the UK for 2Lt W O Palmer following injury in France 1916.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • 2Lt W O Palmer Manchester Regiment 1915
    WO Palmer in uniform, 1915. From the family collection.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • 2Lt WO Palmer in Hospital, London, 1916
    W O Palmer in Hospital, London 1916

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    Alexander119331

  • The Palmer Brothers 1914
    The Palmer brother family photo collection 1914. Three brothers: (left to right) 2Lt Sydney James Palmer, Lancashire Regiment, 2Lt Hubert Leslie Palmer, Lancashire Regiment, 2Lt Wilfred Osbourne Palmer, Manchester Regiment.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • Palmer Family Shop circa 1900
    A family image. The picture shows the Palmer family shop in Bedford around 1900.

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    Alexander119331

  • Lecture to local TF Unit by 2Lt Palmer
    2Lt W Palmer, 21St Bn Manchester Regt to deliver a lecture on "Wood and Village" fighting to members of 6th Bn Manchester Volunteer Regiment.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • Hubert, Sidney, (standing) Wilfred Palmer at rear
    Family portrait at end of war

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    Graham131329

  • Manchester Regiment Cap Badge
    A cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by W O Palmer serving with the Manchester Regiment.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • W. O. Palmer OTC 1914
    W O Palmer seated second row 7th from left

    Contributed by:
    Graham131329

  • Postcard to Bessie Ravenscroft
    Dear B, Just a PC of our "home" from "home". [HQ gymnasium Aldershot] I had meant to include this in your letter. Have had our photo taken today. Many happy returns of the day, writing tomorrow. x Bessie Ravenscroft was to become Mrs. Palmer on 13th February 1916

    Contributed by:
    Graham131329

  • W. O. Palmer, Aldershot - Xmas 1917
    No. 3 Class - Physical & Bayonet Training. Headquarter Gymnasium Aldershot - Xmas 1917

    Contributed by:
    Graham131329

  • 15 Platoon, 21st Battalion Manchester Regiment
    A photo of 15 Platoon, Manchester Regiment. Sgt W O Palmer is listed as appearing in this photograph from Manchester Pals Bn Transcription 1914-18.

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • Bedford Modern School Forces Serving list 1918
    This booklet was published post war listing those Old Bedford Modernians that School knew had served. Lt W O Palmer appears on page 16 listed as "Palmer W.O. 1899-08, 2nd Lieutenant, Manchester Regt."

    Contributed by:
    Alexander119331

  • Headquarters Gymnasium Aldershot 1916
    Postcard of the gymnasium at Aldershot on which Wilfred Palmer wrote to his bride to be on her birthday 10th February 1916

    Contributed by:
    Graham131329

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Evidence

Evidence

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Official Records

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1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription Alexander119331
Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription Alexander119331
1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription Alexander119331
Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription Alexander119331
England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription Alexander119331
England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription Alexander119331

External Evidence

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London Gazette - Appointed A/Lt, Training Reserve, 4 Nov 1916 Alexander119331
London Gazette - Appointed Lt, Training Reserve 1917 Alexander119331
London Gazette - Lt W.O relinquishes commission 1921 Alexander119331

Multimedia

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Form 393 Application for Commision dtd 17/11/1915 Alexander119331
OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 Alexander119331
2Lt W O Palmer 21 Bn Man Regt Evacuation 1916 Alexander119331
2Lt W O Palmer Manchester Regiment 1915 Alexander119331
2Lt WO Palmer in Hospital, London, 1916 Alexander119331
The Palmer Brothers 1914 Alexander119331
Palmer Family Shop circa 1900 Alexander119331
Lecture to local TF Unit by 2Lt Palmer Alexander119331
Hubert, Sidney, (standing) Wilfred Palmer at rear Graham131329
Manchester Regiment Cap Badge Alexander119331
W. O. Palmer OTC 1914 Graham131329
Postcard to Bessie Ravenscroft Graham131329
W. O. Palmer, Aldershot - Xmas 1917 Graham131329
15 Platoon, 21st Battalion Manchester Regiment Alexander119331
Bedford Modern School Forces Serving list 1918 Alexander119331
Headquarters Gymnasium Aldershot 1916 Graham131329

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We remember Wilfrid Osborn Palmer

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