Historical records matching Lt.-Col. Lancelot Edward Becher, DSO
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About Lt.-Col. Lancelot Edward Becher, DSO
- Was commissioned on 1 October 1904, in the service of the Royal Engineers
- Gained the rank of Lieutenant on 23 June 1907
- Was Aide-de-Camp to General-Officer-Commanding South Africa between 1908 and 1912
- Gained the rank of Captain on 30 October 1910
- Fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches three times
- Was decorated with the award of the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.)
- Retired from the military on 1 April 1920, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, late of the Royal Engineers
Arrived at Southampton on “Walmer Castle” 11 May 1912 giving his last residence as South Africa & his intention to reside in England.
Pollock, the honorable Alice Joyce of Longdown Cottage, Sandhurst, Berkshire, widow. died 6 December 1950 at Frimley and Camberley Hospital, Frimly, Surrey. Probate Nottinghamshire 30 March to Lancelot Edward Becher, retired Lieut-Colonel H.M. Army. Effects 35 860 3s 4d
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Lt.-Col. Lancelot Edward Becher, DSO's Timeline
| 1882 |
September 17, 1882
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Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England (United Kingdom)
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October 25, 1882
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St Mary Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England (United Kingdom)
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| 1916 |
February 25, 1916
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Chelsea, England (United Kingdom)
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| 1917 |
July 26, 1917
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Hambledon, Buckinghamshire, England (United Kingdom)
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| 1960 |
February 28, 1960
Age 77
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Norfolk, England (United Kingdom)
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St Michaels, Norfolk, England (United Kingdom)
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