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Name: CLAUDET, Geoffrey Francis DSO, MC (Major)
Birth Date: 5 May 1897 Hampstead
Death Date: 30 Oct 1954 Thika
First Date: 1922
Last Date: 1954
Profession: Thika Sisal Co.
Area: 'Kitina', Chania Bridge, 1930 Mitubiri
Married: 1922 Bertha Ross b. 26 June 1893. d. 1976 Birmingham
Children: Nora (1926); Martin Francis Geoffrey (16 Apr 1925); Mimi (1927)
Book Reference: KAD, Debrett, Red 25, Red 31, Hut, Red 22, DSO, Barnes
War Service: RFA
General Information:
Red 22 has C. Claudet, Chania Bridge
DSO - Geoffrey Francis Claudet, Lieut. (Acting Capt.) Royal Field Artillery. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking over and commanding his battery under exceptionally difficult and trying conditions. Though his Battery Commander and two subalterns had been killed and the battery had suffered heavily, two guns being damaged, as well as many of his men, he succeeded in bringing the remaining guns into action very shortly after assuming command. By his gallant conduct and great devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his men.
Thika Anglican cemetery - Lieut.-Col. Geoffrey Francis Claudet, DSO MC Royal Artillery, 30 Oct 1954 aged 57
Debrett - Major, RA (Reserve); European War 1914-18 (despatches, DSO, MC)
Hut has Maj G.K. Claudet 1920 Anglo-French Sisal Co. partner with Clause & Guiness
Gazette 6 Dec 1938 Ukamba Voters List
1939 England and Wales Register living in New Forest with wife and brother