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We remember George Cockburn
We remember George Cockburn
Timeline
Timeline
1856
1905
marriage
Alice Lindsay Orde
Source:9183113
1905
1914
service
British Army
Brigadier General
GOC 43rd Light Infantry Brigade
Source:9184288
31st October 1914 - 3rd August 1915
1925
death
Source:9184288
1925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Cockburn, |
| Source | 9184288 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GOC 43rd Light Infantry Brigade | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CBE DSO | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lindsay Orde | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Prabook -- World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. | Bryan5462 | |
| THE LONDON GAZETTE, 3 NOVEMBER, 1914. | Bryan5462 | |
| Profiles of Western Front generals, part of the Lions led by donkeys research project. | Bryan5462 |
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