BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge
11 November 2023
Glorious Cenotaph

The Cenotaph The Cenotaph positioned on Whitehall in London has become the central focus for the remembrance and commemoration events in Britain since the First World War – however it was never intended to be permanent. Cenotaph means 'empty tomb'. It symbolises the unprecedented losses suffered during the First World War and is dedicated to 'The Glorious Dead'. There […]

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1 October 2023
Courageous Brethren - Thomas Mugford #422

Thomas Mugford’s Family: Thomas Mugford was born in Chiswich, son of the late John H. Searle Mugford and of Helena Phoebe Mugford of 16 Oliver Avenue, and of 44 Stanger Road, South Norwood London. Education & Career: Educated at Birchanger Road, School, South Norwood. Service Life: Campaigns: Unit / Ship / Est.: 35 Sikhs Action : Post […]

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29 September 2023
Courageous Brethren - Alfred East #385

Alfred East’s Family: Alfred East christened Alfred Tomlin East was the only son of the late Sir Alfred East, R.A., and Lady East of 67 Belsize Square Hampstead London. His father was President of the Royal Society of British Artists. Education & Career: Alfred East was in Ashburnham House of the Westminster School from September […]

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25 September 2023
Courageous Brethren - Percy Taber #375

Percy Taber’s Family Family information is not available Education & Career: Education and career information is not available Service Life: Campaigns: Unit / Ship / Est.: Royal Garrison Artillery 3rd Regiment Action :  Not available Detail: Percy Taber DCM was a Battery Sergeant Major (A/RSM) with the 3rd Regiment Royal Garrison Artillery and was Killed […]

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2 September 2023
Courageous Brethren - Craig Nelson #352

Craig Nelson’s Family: Craig Nelson was the son of the late Surgeon-Major Edwin Field Nelson husband of Irene Nelson of 16 The Close, Norwich.  Education & Career: Craig Nelson was educated at Armagh Royal School and in Germany. Service Life: Campaigns: Unit / Ship / Est.: 69th Punjabis  Action : The Battle of Loos and associate actions  […]

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1 September 2023
Courageous Brethren - Cecil Bamberger #325

Cecil Bamberger’s Family: Cecil Bamberger was born in Islington on the 22nd December 1883. He was the eldest son of Louis and Emily Bamberger, of 115 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London and later of 3 Lancaster Road, Belsize Park, London.  Cecil David Woodburn Bamberger had four younger brothers and one sister: Arthur Prior (b.1885), Harold […]

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16 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Oliver Ingham #306

Oliver Ingham’s Family: Oliver Ingham was born on the 13th April 1883 in Paddington, London. He was the 5th child of seven of Robert Wood Ingham (1846-1928) and Mary Elizabeth Ingham (nee Penrose 1851-1938) who were married on the 30th December 1876 in St. Luke’s Church, Summerhill, Cork, Ireland. Robert and Mary Ingham had seven […]

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9 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Robert Carson #299

Robert Carson’s Family: Robert Carson was born on the 6th April 1879 in Craigavad and he was a son of William Carson JP and Isabella Jane Carson (nee Major) who were married on the 15th January 1874 in First Holywood Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church.   William Carson from Holywood was a son of William Carson, a merchant. […]

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6 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Arthur Sanders #291

Arthur Sanders’ Family: Arthur Sanders was born on the 20th January 1877 and was baptised on the 11th February 1977 in Azamgurh, Bengal, India son of Richard Careless Sanders (late Indian Medical Service) and Margaret Cramer (Springett) Sanders later of Holmbush, Barcombe, Lewes, Sussex. Name: Arthur Richard Careless Sanders Conflicts: First World War Date of […]

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