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We remember Edward Robert Francis Compton
We remember Edward Robert Francis Compton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Source:9269586
16th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:914491
16th August 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:914491
9th December 1914
1915
awards
Order of Saint Stanislas Third Class with Swords
Other War Service Award
Source:9269586
24th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Source:9269586
16th October 1915 - 24th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Cavalry Brigade
Source:9269586
25th February 1916 - 4th August 1916
1916
appointments
Squadron Commander - Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Source:9269586
5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Machine Gun Corps
Cavalry
Source:9269586
5th August 1916 - 5th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Cavalry
Source:9269586
6th October 1916 - 8th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Machine Gun Corps
Cavalry
Source:9269586
9th November 1917 - 20th August 1919
1918
marriage
Sylvia Farquharson
Source:9269594
3rd July 1918 - 17th March 1950
1919
children
Mary Compton
Source:9269594
1st May 1919
1919
children
Alwyne Arthur Compton MC JP
Source:9269594
1st May 1919
1919
service
British Army
Captain
2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
Source:9269586
21st August 1919
1920
location
55 Grosvenor Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:914491
31st May 1920
1920
location
Torloisk by Arrol, Isle of Mull
United Kingdom
Source:914491
9th July 1920
1922
children
Major Robert Edward John Compton DL
Source:9269594
11th July 1922
1923
employment
Justice of the Peace - JP
Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9269594
1923
1924
employment
Justice of the Peace - JP
West Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9269594
1924
1926
employment
Deputy Lieutenant - DL
West Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9269594
1926
1938
children
Carolyn Mary Ponsonby
Source:9269594
9th November 1938
1942
discharge
Source:9269586
14th December 1942
1942
service
British Army
Major
Retired List
Source:9269586
14th December 1942
1943
employment
Justice of the Peace - JP
Argyllshire
United Kingdom
Source:9269594
1943
1945
children
John Frederick Ponsonby, Third Baron Sysonby
Source:9269594
5th August 1945
1952
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Wilson nee Dawson
Source:9269594
23rd October 1952 - 23rd June 1957
1958
marriage
Sallie Whitney Ponsonby nee Sanford
Source:9269594
15th February 1958 - 7th February 1977
education
Eton College
Eton
United Kingdom
Source:9381285
education
Magdalen College
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:9381285
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9269594
service
British Army
Captain
59017
Reserve of Officers
Royal Scots Greys
Source:9269586
location
Newby Hall, Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9269594
1977
death
Not War Related
Source:9269594
Source:9381285
7th February 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Robert Francis |
| Initials | ERF |
| Last Name | Compton |
| Source | 914491 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Grosvenor Street, London | United Kingdom | known 31st May 1920 | ||
| Newby Hall, Ripon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Torloisk by Arrol, Isle of Mull | United Kingdom | known 9th July 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Cavalry Brigade | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Cavalry | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Cavalry | Temporary Captain | ||
| British Army | 59017 | Reserve of Officers | Royal Scots Greys | Captain | |
| British Army | Retired List | Major | |||
| British Army | 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Cavalry | Temporary Captain | ||
| British Army | 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of Saint Stanislas Third Class with Swords | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Compton | daughter | 1st May 1919 | |
| Alwyne Arthur Compton MC JP | son | 1st May 1919 | |
| Major Robert Edward John Compton DL | son | 11th July 1922 | |
| Carolyn Mary Ponsonby | stepdaughter | 9th November 1938 | |
| John Frederick Ponsonby, Third Baron Sysonby | stepson | 5th August 1945 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Evelyn Violet Vyner | mother | ||
| Lord Alwyne Frederick Compton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Farquharson | wife | 3rd July 1918 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Wilson nee Dawson | wife | 23rd October 1952 | |
| Sallie Whitney Ponsonby nee Sanford | wife | 15th February 1958 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | M2740 | |
| Who's Who | M2740 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| E. R. F. Compton | M2740 |
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