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We remember Geoffrey Russell Rees Colman
We remember Geoffrey Russell Rees Colman
Timeline
Timeline
1916
hospitalisation
Severely wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8689105
January 1916
1919
marriage
Lettice Adeane
Source:8689105
25th February 1919
education
Eton College
Eton, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8689105
education
Oxford University
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8689105
service
British Army
Rifle Brigade
7th Battalion
Source:910368
service
British Army
Captain
Machine Gun Corps
Source:910368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Russell Rees |
| Initials | GRR |
| Last Name | Colman |
| Source | 910368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | 7th Battalion | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Captain |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettice Adeane | wife | 25th February 1919 |
Media
Media
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Captain Geoffrey ColmanPlaying cricket, presumably at Oxford. This picture was published in the local newspaper as part of the article about his wedding.
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Miss Lettice AdeanePicture printed in the local press as part of the article about Captain Colman's wedding.
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Joanna19174
Communities
Communities
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Oxford University Cricket ClubMore about Oxford University Cricket Club
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Announced | Joanna19174 | |
| Babraham Wedding | Joanna19174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Geoffrey Colman | Joanna19174 | |
| Miss Lettice Adeane | Joanna19174 |
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