Service Details
Name:
 BLAND
Given Name:
 CECIL FRANCIS RAMSDEN
Initials:
 C F R
Rank:
 Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 Royal Berkshire Regiment
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Unit:
 3rd Bn.
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Date of Death:
 1919-07-07
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Date of Birth:
 1897-08-16
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Murdered by Bolsheviks
Decorations:
 M C, Croix de Guerre with Palms (France)
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 25 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in an advance over most difficult ground, and after reaching his objective made a personal reconnaissance and obtained valuable information. He was also largely responsible for the successful evacuation of casualties under heavy fire over difficult ground." Croix de Guerre LG Sup 21 July 1919
Additional
Information:
Son of John and Adelaide Sophie Ramsden Bland Bland. Born at Durban, Natal. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Semenovka (Bereznik) Cemetery Extension.
Commemoration
Country:
 Russia
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Cemetery:
 ARCHANGEL ALLIED CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Sp. Mem. B9.

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