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We remember Herbert Henry Spender Clay
We remember Herbert Henry Spender Clay
Timeline
Timeline
1875
birth
Ford Manor, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9075374
Source:9075392
4th June 1875
1904
marriage
Pauline Astor
Source:9075374
29th October 1904
1905
children
Phyllis Mary Spender-Clay
Source:9075380
4th October 1905
1907
children
Rachel Pauline Spender-Clay
Source:9075380
19th January 1907
1910
children
Sybil Gwendoline Spender-Clay
Source:9075380
25th March 1910
1911
location
21 Hill St W, St George, Hanover Square, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9075343
1911
1914
service
British Army
Captain
2nd Life Guards
Source:9075392
1914
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9075404
1st January 1917
1918
awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and StGeorge
Other War Service Award
Source:9075422
3rd June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
7th Division Army Defence Corps
Source:9075528
December 1918
education
Eton College
Eton, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9075382
employment
Member of Parliament
Source:9075343
service
British Army
Captain
7th Division Army Defence Corps
Source:846611
1937
death
Pneumonia following influenza
Paddington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9075374
Source:9075354
15th February 1937
burial
Dormansland, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9075360
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Henry Spender |
| Initials | HHS |
| Last Name | Clay |
| Source | 9075380 |
| First Names | Herbert Henry |
| Initials | HH |
| Last Name | Spender-Clay, |
| Source | 9075422 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hill St W, St George, Hanover Square, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7th Division Army Defence Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | 2nd Life Guards | Captain | |||
| British Army | 7th Division Army Defence Corps | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CMG, MC, MP | British Award/Decoration | |
| Companion of the Order of St Michael and StGeorge | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Mary Spender-Clay | daughter | 4th October 1905 | |
| Rachel Pauline Spender-Clay | daughter | 19th January 1907 | |
| Sybil Gwendoline Spender-Clay | daughter | 25th March 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Spender-Clay | father | ||
| Elizabeth Sydney Jane Garrett | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Astor | wife | 29th October 1904 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial record | Anne23518 | |
| Wiki | Anne23518 | |
| Surrey in the Great War | Anne23518 | |
| Military Cross Citation | Anne23518 | |
| Order of Saint Michael and Saint George citation | Anne23518 | |
| MEMBERS elected to serve in PARLIAMENT at the General Election. December, 1918: — | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Church Dormansland | Anne23518 |
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