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We remember Herbert Asquith
We remember Herbert Asquith
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
location
Moresfield Gardens, Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8744045
1891
1910
marriage
Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris
Source:87977
28th July 1910
1914
children
Michael Henry Asquith
Source:87977
25th July 1914
1917
children
John M Asquith
Source:87977
1917
1919
children
Simon R Asquith
Source:87977
20th August 1919
service
British Army
1st Lieutenant
Royal Marine Force
Source:87977
service
British Army
1st Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:87977
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:87977
1947
death
Source:8658391
5th August 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Asquith |
| Source | 87977 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moresfield Gardens, Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Marine Force | 1st Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1st Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Henry Asquith | son | 25th July 1914 | |
| John M Asquith | son | 1917 | |
| Simon R Asquith | son | 20th August 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith | father | ||
| Helen K Asquith | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris | wife | 28th July 1910 |
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Herbert AsquithThe Hon. Herbert Asquith (11 March 1881 – 5 August 1947) was an English poet, novelist and lawyer.Asquith was greatly affected by his service with the Royal Artillery in World War I. His poems include "The Volunteer" and "The Fallen Subaltern", the latter being a tribute to fallen soldiers; his poem "Soldiers at Peace" was set to music by Ina Boyle. His books include Roon and Young Orland
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Asquith | Peter5151 |
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