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We remember Brett Mackay Cloutman
We remember Brett Mackay Cloutman
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Southridge, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9305595
31st March 1901
1901
education
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9509350
May 1901 - July 1902
1907
education
Secondary education
Bishop's Stortford College
Bishop's Stortford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:8633920
1907 - 1908
1909
education
Modern languages BA
London University
London
United Kingdom
Source:8633920
1909 - 1912
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9305594
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General House Furnisher
Crouch End, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9305594
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Waverley Road, Crouch End, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9305594
2nd April 1911
1916
marriage
Margaret Hunter
Source:8633920
1916
1916
marriage
Margaret Hunter
Source:865299
1916
1918
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
59 Field Company
Source:9305592
1918
1926
employment
Barrister
Gray's Inn
United Kingdom
Source:865299
1926
1935
location
Fallowhurst, Bow Lane, Finchley, London N12
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:865299
1935
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9305592
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
Source:865299
1971
death
Obituary notice in the Daily Telegraph 17th August 1971
Highgate, London
United Kingdom
Source:8633920
August 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Brett Mackay |
| Initials | BM |
| Last Name | Cloutman, |
| Source | 9305592 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Waverley Road, Crouch End, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Fallowhurst, Bow Lane, Finchley, London N12 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| Southridge, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 59 Field Company | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC MC QC | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarissa Jane Cloutman | mother | ||
| Alfred Benjamin Cloutman | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hunter | wife | 1916 | |
| Margaret Hunter | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Brett Cloutman in 1907As clarinettist in the school orchestra of Bishop's Stortford CollegeContributed by:
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The Berkhamstedian: Major Brett Mackay CLOUTMAN VCAlong with the many In Memoriam notices in the Barkhamsted School magazine this report was posted of the award of his Victoria CrossContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford College archives | Margaret24043 | |
| Who Was Who: His Honour Sir Brett Cloutman | Peter6648 | |
| London Gazette: Brett MacKay Cloutman | Peter6648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Cloutman | Myko59 | |
| Brett Cloutman in 1907 | Margaret24043 | |
| The Berkhamstedian: Major Brett Mackay CLOUTMAN VC | Peter6648 |
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