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We remember Victor Louis Collier
We remember Victor Louis Collier
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Frances Elizabeth Anne Collier
Source:9125253
15th December 1889
1893
1897
education
Obtained Certificate of Proficiency aged 13 years 8 months.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9336478
31st March 1897 - 3rd June 1907
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9125202
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125202
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9125208
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Ringshall, Gt Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
Source:9125208
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Ringshall, Great Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125208
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:9125270
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Gardener
Ringshall, Great Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
Source:9125270
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14553
Bedfordshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9125270
3rd September 1914 - 23rd October 1914
1914
location
22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125270
3rd September 1914
1916
enlistment
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9125265
31st October 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9125265
1st November 1916
1916
employment
Horseman
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9125265
1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
Depot
Source:9125265
1st November 1916 - 23rd November 1916
1916
location
22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125265
1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
P Battery
Source:9125265
24th November 1916 - 14th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
M Battery, Indian Establishment
Source:9125265
15th March 1917 - 30th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
R.A. Depot, Neemuch
Source:9125265
30th April 1918 - 20th April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:9125265
14th January 1919 - 23rd January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Signaller
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
Indian Establishment, Mhow
Source:9125265
21st April 1919 - 17th August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Signaller
176995
Royal Horse Artillery
R.A. Depot, Jubbalpore
Source:9125265
18th August 1919 - 14th January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9125265
11th February 1920
1920
location
22 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125246
1920 - 1929
1924
marriage
Laura Gadsden
Source:9125294
1924 - 1938
1926
children
Ivy L Collier
Source:9125294
11th January 1926
1929
location
Dagnall, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9125309
1929 - 1938
1934
children
Stella F Collier
Source:9125286
1934
1938
dates
Age 44
Source:9125275
1938
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9125265
1938
death
Not War Related
He was living at Dagnall at that time.
Hemel Hempstead District
United Kingdom
Source:9125275
1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Victor Louis |
| Initials | VL |
| Last Name | Collier |
| Source | 9125272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1914 | |
| 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st November 1916 | |
| 22 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | 1920 - 1929 | |
| 23 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Dagnall, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | 1929 - 1938 | |
| Ringshall, Great Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14553 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | P Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | M Battery, Indian Establishment | Gunner | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | R.A. Depot, Neemuch | Gunner | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | Indian Establishment, Mhow | Signaller | |
| British Army | 176995 | Royal Horse Artillery | R.A. Depot, Jubbalpore | Signaller |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella F Collier | daughter | 1934 | |
| Ivy L Collier | daughter | 11th January 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Collier | mother | ||
| Charles Collier | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Elizabeth Anne Collier | sister | 15th December 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Gadsden | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-11-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Victor's entry reads: COLLIER, Victor, Royal Horse Artillery.
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment for which Victor Collier volunteered in 1914.Contributed by:
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Royal Artillery WW1 Cap BadgeRoyal Artillery First World War Cap Badge, included here as Victor Collier served in the Royal Horse Artillery.
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 1920 Electoral Register 22 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism Victor Lewis Collier | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Frances | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 Short Service Attestation, Bedfordshire Regiment | Jane31029 | |
| Service Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Entry Widow Laura | Jane31029 | |
| 1930 Electoral Register Dagnall | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Artillery WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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