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We remember Wilfrid Osborn Palmer
We remember Wilfrid Osborn Palmer
Timeline
Timeline
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
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janie Yeoman Palmer | mother | ||
| James Osborn Palmer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney James Palmer | brother | 1893 | |
| Hubert Leslie Palmer | brother | 1897 | |
| John Raymond Palmer | brother | 1903 | |
| Frederick Donald Palmer | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Ravenscroft | wife | 1916 |
Media
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Form 393 Application for Commision dtd 17/11/1915A copy from the National Archive Ref 339/37418 of Wilfred Osbourne Palmers application for Commission
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford 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:
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2Lt W O Palmer 21 Bn Man Regt Evacuation 1916This document from WO399/37418 details the movement to the UK for 2Lt W O Palmer following injury in France 1916.Contributed by:
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2Lt W O Palmer Manchester Regiment 1915WO Palmer in uniform, 1915. From the family collection.
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2Lt WO Palmer in Hospital, London, 1916W O Palmer in Hospital, London 1916Contributed by:
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The Palmer Brothers 1914The 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:
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Palmer Family Shop circa 1900A family image. The picture shows the Palmer family shop in Bedford around 1900.Contributed by:
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Lecture to local TF Unit by 2Lt Palmer2Lt 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:
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Hubert, Sidney, (standing) Wilfred Palmer at rearFamily portrait at end of warContributed by:
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Manchester Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by W O Palmer serving with the Manchester Regiment.Contributed by:
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Postcard to Bessie RavenscroftDear 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 1916Contributed by:
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W. O. Palmer, Aldershot - Xmas 1917No. 3 Class - Physical & Bayonet Training. Headquarter Gymnasium Aldershot - Xmas 1917Contributed by:
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15 Platoon, 21st Battalion Manchester RegimentA 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:
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Bedford Modern School Forces Serving list 1918This 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:
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Headquarters Gymnasium Aldershot 1916Postcard of the gymnasium at Aldershot on which Wilfred Palmer wrote to his bride to be on her birthday 10th February 1916Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 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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