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We remember Brian Thomas Chaplin
We remember Brian Thomas Chaplin
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
George Gordon Chaplin
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14th August 1889
1890
sibling
Frederick James Chaplin
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24th October 1890
1892
sibling
Arthur Henry Chaplin
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8th December 1892
1893
sibling
Georgina May Chaplin
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1893
1894
sibling
Amy Winifred Lewis
Chaplin
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1894
1895
sibling
Herbert Owen Chaplin
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20th December 1895
1897
sibling
Victoria Rose March
Chaplin
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1897
1898
1898
location
The Lodge London Road Hampton Hill Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
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17th December 1898 - 12th November 1921
1899
location
The Manor House Lodge, Hampton Hill, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
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1899 - 1920
1900
sibling
Robert Evan Chaplin
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21st November 1900
1902
sibling
Beatrice Kate Chaplin
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1902
1905
sibling
Dorothy Chaplin
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1905
1909
education
Hampton Grammar School
Hampton Middlesex
United Kingdom
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1909 - 1912
1911
dates
Age 12
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1911
1911
education
Hampton Grammar School
Hampton
United Kingdom
Source:7654119
12th September 1911 - 1917
1912
employment
Clerk
Hampton Urban District Council
Hampton
United Kingdom
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1912 - 1914
1917
dates
Age 18
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12th February 1917
1917
enlistment
City of London
United Kingdom
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12th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
304941
London Regiment
5th Battalion
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1917 - 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1917 - 1918
1918
appointments
Rifleman
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8th January 1918 - July 1918
1918
appointments
Field Survey Observer
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July 1918 - 11th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
Royal Engineers
No 6 Observer Group
Source:7653968
11th March 1919
1921
marriage
Eileen Bessie Fishbourne
Source:7653881
12th November 1921
1921
marriage
Eileen Bessie Fishbourne
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12th November 1921
1921
location
23 Andover Road Twickenham Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
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17th November 1921 - September 1930
1930
location
7 Dene Avenue Hounslow West Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
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September 1930 - 13th June 1958
1932
employment
Company Secretary
Drysdale Dennison Co Ltd
Upper Thames Street London
United Kingdom
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1932 - 1958
children
B
Source:7653849
marriage
Eileen Bessie Fishbourne
Source:7653881
service
British Army
Private
30494
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
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1958
death
Not War Related
Hounslow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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13th June 1958
burial
Hanworth Middlesex
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Andover Road Twickenham Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | 17th November 1921 - September 1930 | |
| 7 Dene Avenue Hounslow West Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1930 - 13th June 1958 | |
| The Lodge London Road Hampton Hill Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 17th December 1898 - 12th November 1921 | |
| The Manor House Lodge, Hampton Hill, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1899 - 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30494 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 304941 | London Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers | No 6 Observer Group | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Chaplin nee Thomas | mother | ||
| George Chaplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick James Chaplin | brother | 24th October 1890 | |
| George Gordon Chaplin | brother | 14th August 1889 | |
| Arthur Henry Chaplin | brother | 8th December 1892 | |
| Georgina May Chaplin | sister | 1893 | |
| Amy Winifred Lewis nee Chaplin | sister | 1894 | |
| Herbert Owen Chaplin | brother | 20th December 1895 | |
| Victoria Rose March nee Chaplin | sister | 1897 | |
| Robert Evan Chaplin | brother | 21st November 1900 | |
| Beatrice Kate Chaplin | sister | 1902 | |
| Dorothy Chaplin | sister | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Bessie Fishbourne | wife | 12th November 1921 | |
| Eileen Bessie Fishbourne | wife | ||
| Eileen Bessie Fishbourne | wife | 12th November 1921 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-12 | Methodist |
Media
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Private Brian Thomas ChaplinBrian Thomas Chaplin aged 18 years on enlistment with 5th Battalion London Rifle Brigade.
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Demobilisation 11th March 1919Army Form Z.21 Transfer to Reserve on Demobilisation 11th March 1919Contributed by:
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Enlistment with London Rifle BrigadeLondon Rifle Brigade enlistment card listing soldier's details and training.Contributed by:
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London Rifle Brigade enlistmentReverse of London Rifle Brigade enlistment card showing trainingContributed by:
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Attestation and Transfer to Army ReserveArmy Form W.3194 sent to Brian Thomas Chaplin following his attestation and notifying him of his transfer to Army ReserveContributed by:
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Protection Certificate and Certificate of IdentityArmy Form E11 issued on demobilisation to Brian Thomas ChaplinContributed by:
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Protection Certificate and Certificate of IdentityArmy From E.11 issued to Brian Thomas Chaplin on demobilisation (front of form)Contributed by:
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Medal Award CardArmy From W. 5132 Medal Award Card sent to Brian Thomas Chaplin following his WW1 service.Contributed by:
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Certificate of Employment During the WarArmy Form Z. 18 issued to Brian Thomas Chaplin on demobilisation (front face)Contributed by:
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Field Service PostcardField service postcard sent by Brian Thomas to Eileen Fishbourne (his future wife)Contributed by:
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Field postcardField Postcard sent by Brian Thomas Chaplin to future wife Eileen Fishbourne (address side of postcard for message see other image)Contributed by:
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London Rifle Brigade Silk PostcardSilk Postcard sent to Eileen Fishbourne, the future wife of Brian Thomas Chaplin, in 1918 from the front.Contributed by:
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Envelope used to contain Silk PostcardEnvelop addressed to Eileen Fishbourne, future wife of Brian Thomas Chaplin, and which contained the London Rifle Brigade Silk Postcard (see other image)Contributed by:
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Hampton Grammar School Scholarship CertificateScholarship awarded 12th September 1911 by Urban District Council of Hampton to Brian Thomas Chaplin aged 12 years for entrance to Hampton Grammar SchoolContributed by:
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Civil Defence Wardens' Service CertificateLondon Region Civil Defence Warden's Certificate awarded to Brian Thomas Chaplin for his part time service from 14th Oct 1938 to 1st July 1945Contributed by:
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Civil defence London Region Final RallySouvenir Programme from the Final Rally of the Civil Defence in the Borough of Heston and Isleworth on Sunday 1st July 1945Contributed by:
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Brian and Eileen ChaplinBrian Thomas Chaplin and his wife Eileen nee Fishbourne outside their residence in Andover Road sometime after thiewr marriage in 1921Contributed by:
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Civil Defence WardensBorough of Heston and Isleworth Civil Defence Wardens WW2Contributed by:
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Private Brian Thomas ChaplinBrian Thomas at the age of 18 enlisted with the London Rifle Brigade
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Wedding of Brian T Chaplin and Eileen FishbourneWedding of Brian Thomas Chaplin to Eileen Bessie FishbourneContributed by:
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The Chaplin family homeThe Manor House Lodge, Hampton Hill where Brian Thomas and his five brothers and four sisters lived for the whole of their childhood and early adult lives.Contributed by:
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The Chaplin familyBrian Thomas Chaplin is on the back row on the extreme left. Moving to his right are his brothers Herbert Owen, George Gordon, Frederick James, Robert Evan and Arthur Henry. Sitting at Brian's feet is Beatrice Kate, who is next to George and Kate Chaplin their parents. Next to Kate are Amy Winifred, Georgina May and sitting on the ground Victoria Rose. The family are all gathered together for Amy's wedding which took place after the war in 1922..Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Chaplin brothers from Hampton HillMore about The Chaplin brothers from Hampton Hill
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Brian Thomas Chaplin | Sylvia3155 | |
| Demobilisation 11th March 1919 | Sylvia3155 | |
| Enlistment with London Rifle Brigade | Sylvia3155 | |
| London Rifle Brigade enlistment | Sylvia3155 | |
| Attestation and Transfer to Army Reserve | Sylvia3155 | |
| Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity | Sylvia3155 | |
| Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity | Sylvia3155 | |
| Medal Award Card | Sylvia3155 | |
| Certificate of Employment During the War | Sylvia3155 | |
| Certificate of Employment During the War | Sylvia3155 | |
| Field Service Postcard | Sylvia3155 | |
| Field postcard | Sylvia3155 | |
| Duty Pass | Sylvia3155 | |
| London Rifle Brigade Silk Postcard | Sylvia3155 | |
| Envelope used to contain Silk Postcard | Sylvia3155 | |
| Hampton Grammar School Scholarship Certificate | Sylvia3155 | |
| Civil Defence Wardens' Service Certificate | Sylvia3155 | |
| Civil defence London Region Final Rally | Sylvia3155 | |
| Brian and Eileen Chaplin | Sylvia3155 | |
| Civil Defence Wardens | Sylvia3155 | |
| Private Brian Thomas Chaplin | Sylvia3155 | |
| Wedding of Brian T Chaplin and Eileen Fishbourne | Sylvia3155 | |
| The Chaplin family home | Sylvia3155 | |
| The Chaplin family | Sylvia3155 | |
| London Rifle Brigade | Sylvia3155 |
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