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We remember Reginald George Claydon
We remember Reginald George Claydon
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
employment
Apprentice General Furnishing
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9578498
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Post Office, West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9578498
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9578334
24th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1290
The Essex Regiment
8th (Cyclist) Battalion
Source:9578334
24th September 1914 - 1st September 1916
1914
location
Post Office, West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9578334
24th September 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9578334
31st July 1916 - 5th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
14561
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9578334
2nd September 1916 - 30th July 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Leg and Eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:9578334
30th September 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Eye and Right Leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9578334
19th June 1917
1917
employment
Furniture Salesman
Colchjester, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9578334
11th July 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9578287
30th July 1917
1917
events
Pension Award
Pensions and Gratuities
The Royal Hospital Chelsea
United Kingdom
Post Office, West Bergholt, Colchester,Essex
Source:9578334
30th July 1917
1923
marriage
Edith Linda Gant
Source:9578564
6th August 1923 - 11th March 1944
1930
children
Roger Reginald Claydon
Source:9578543
23rd April 1930
1939
employment
Grocer & General Stores
Main Road, West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9578543
29th September 1939
1939
location
'Kasauli', Main Road, West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578543
29th September 1939
1944
location
'Kasauli', West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578564
11th March 1944
service
British Army
Private
1290
Essex Regiment
Source:847476
service
British Army
Private
G/14561
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:847476
1944
death
Not War Related
West Bergholt, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9578564
11th March 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Claydon |
| Source | 847476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Kasauli', Main Road, West Bergholt, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 'Kasauli', West Bergholt, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th March 1944 | |
| Post Office, West Bergholt, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Post Office, West Bergholt, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1290 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/14561 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1290 | The Essex Regiment | 8th (Cyclist) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14561 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Reginald Claydon | son | 23rd April 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Claydon | father | ||
| Ellen Upston | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Linda Gant | wife | 6th August 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-24 | Non-conformist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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