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Surname: BLAND
Forename(s): Bertrand William
Place of Birth: Meppershall, Bedfordshire
Service No: 4626
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Battalion / Unit: 58th Coy
Division: 19th (Western) Division
Age: 26
Date of Death: 1917-10-21
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: XXX. F. 6.
CWGC Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)
Additional Information:
Bertrand William Bland was the son of Harry and Annie Elizabeth Bland, née Dennis. Harry was born at Bushey, Hertfordshire and Annie at Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire. Bertrand's brother, Private Francis John Bland, was killed in action whilst serving with the 8th (Service) Bn Leicestershire Regiment.
1901 Meppershall, Bedfordshire Census: Smarts Lane - Bertrand Bland, aged 9 years, born Meppershall, son of Harry and Annie Bland.
1911 Meppershall, Bedfordshire Census: Smarts Lane - Bertrand Bland, aged 19 years, born Meppershall, Bedfordshire, son of Annie Bland, widow.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Bertrand W. Bland, 22297, Bedf. R.; 4626, M.G.C.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Bertrand Wm. Bland, 22297, Bedf. Rgt.; 4626, M.G.C. D. of W. 21.10.17.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Bertrand William Bland, 4626, 50th Co M.G.C. Date and Place of Death: 21.10.17 wounds. Havre. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother Sole Legatee - Annie. £17 0s. 5d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: joint card(s) exist for Bertrand and his brother, Francis John. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mrs Annie Elizabeth Bland. Relationship: Mother. Address: Meppersall [sic] Road, Shefford, Beds.
Bertrand and his brother, Francis John, are commemorated on the Meppershall War Memorial.
Bertrand has not been identified on the Midland Railway War Memorial at Derby.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
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Private Bertrand William BLAND
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 19th (Western) Division
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26 October 1917
SKIPTON RAILWAYMAN DIES FROM GAS POISONING
The news of the death of Private B. Bland, Machine Gun Corps, Bedford Regiment, on October 21st 1917, was received with deep regret by his many friends in Skipton. Deceased came to Skipton from Sheffield [Shefford], and was employed by the Midland Railway Company as a point holder for about a year before enlisting on the outbreak of war. He died, as stated, on Sunday, from the effects of gas poisoning.
02 November 1917
SKIPTON AND THE WAR - PRIVATE B. BLAND
We reproduce a photograph of Private B. Bland, Machine Gun Corps, Bedford Regiment, who died on October 21st from the effects of gas poisoning as stated in our last issue. Deceased, who was employed by the Midland Railway Co. for about a year prior to the outbreak of war came to Skipton from Shefford, Beds.
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26 October 1917
SKIPTON SOLDIER'S DEATH
Private B. Bland, of the Machine Gun Corps of the Berkshire Regiment, late of Skipton, formerly of Sheffield [Shefford], died on Sunday, October 21st, in France, as a result of gas poisoning. About twelve months prior to the outbreak of was he came to Skipton from Sheffield [Shefford], and was employed by the Midland Railway Company as a paint [sic] holder.
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