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NameMajor Algernon Henry Pascoe West 
[9, From Lionel West, 24th Dec 2008, re ‘Mutual Ancestors’], [3, His birth, Q3 of 1886, Plymouth dist, vol 5b, p. 268], [13, His wife, Gladys Young’s obituary, 20 Aug 1975], [4, 1911 Ref: RG14PN418 RG78PN14 RD5 SD1 ED4 SN124], [3, His death, b. 27 SE 1886, Bracknell dist, vol 19, p. 0310]
[9, From Lionel West, 24th Dec 2008, re ‘Mutual Ancestors’], [3, His birth, Q3 of 1886, Plymouth dist, vol 5b, p. 268], [13, His wife, Gladys Young’s obituary, 20 Aug 1975], [4, 1911 Ref: RG14PN418 RG78PN14 RD5 SD1 ED4 SN124], [3, His death, b. 27 SE 1886, Bracknell dist, vol 19, p. 0310]Birth27 Sep 1886, Plymouth district, Devon
Deathca Aug 1983, Bracknell district, Berks
GeneralOnly surv. s. 1911: Civil Servant. Capt in WW1, Maj in WW2. Actor.
FatherReginald Jervoise West (1861-1921)
MotherIda Agnes Vane Hay (ca1859-1938)
Spouses
1Gladys Young OBE [9, From Lionel West, 24th Dec 2008, re ‘Mutual Ancestors’], [3, Her birth, Q2 of 1887, Newcastle T dist, vol 10b, p. 162], [13, Her obituary, 20 Aug 1975], [4, 1901 ref: RG13 Piece: 580 Folio: 15 Page: 21], [4, 1911 ref: RG14PN2930 RG78PN101 RD31 SD1 ED8 SN144], [3, Her death, b. 29 Apr 1887, Q3 of 1975, Eastbourne dist, vol 18, p. 687]
[9, From Lionel West, 24th Dec 2008, re ‘Mutual Ancestors’], [3, Her birth, Q2 of 1887, Newcastle T dist, vol 10b, p. 162], [13, Her obituary, 20 Aug 1975], [4, 1901 ref: RG13 Piece: 580 Folio: 15 Page: 21], [4, 1911 ref: RG14PN2930 RG78PN101 RD31 SD1 ED8 SN144], [3, Her death, b. 29 Apr 1887, Q3 of 1975, Eastbourne dist, vol 18, p. 687]FatherWilliam Michael Young (ca1847-ca1923)
MotherFrances Jane Hocken (ca1849-ca1922)
Marriageca Nov 1916, Epsom district, Surrey [3, Their marriage, Q4 of 1916, Epsom district, vol 2a, p. 61], [13, Their engagement in issue of 15 Nov 1916]
ChildrenRichard Temple (ca1920-1920)
Notes for Major Algernon Henry Pascoe West
This looks like his birth:
Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Births Dec 1886 (>99%)
West Algernon Henry P Plymouth 5b 268
It would make him 30 at the probable marriage, a year older than his wife, all very probable.
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The Internet Movie Database says he was an actor and born on 28 Sep 1888. The Quince Players of Sunninghill, Berks has him as a director of some of their amateur productions.
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On 1 Sep 1908 the London Gazette had the appointment announced:
WITHOUT COMPETITION.
Supreme Court of Judicature, England: Third Class Clerk in the Central Office, Algernon Henry Pascoe West.
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On 29 Dec 1908 the London Gazette had:
4th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment); Algernon Henry Pascoe West to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 23rd October, 1908. .
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In the 1911 census he was with his parents, with an age confirming the above birth index entry:
Name Relation Condition/ Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
WEST, Reginald Invorse Head Married M 49 1862 General Manager Trust Companies Wembly Mddsx
WEST, Ida Agnes Vane Wife Married 25 years F 49 1862 London
WEST, Alqunn Henry Pascoe Son Single M 24 1887 Clerk- Government Plymouth
EVERARD, Lionel Reginald Son Single M 23 1888 Clerk Canadian Agency Plymouth
MURRELL, William Henry Servant Married M 32 1879 Butler Aberystwyth
CULLUM, Arthur Frederick Servant Single M 19 1892 London
WEBB, Esther Hanslow Servant Single F 30 1881 Dartford Kent
EDWARDS, Nellie Servant Single F 25 1886 Bagshot Surry
LONG, Florence Evelyn Servant Single F 28 1883 Mortimer Bucks
REYNOLDS, Florence May Servant Single F 16 1895 Cookham Dean
BAILEY, Annie Catherine Servant Single F 22 1889 North Iam Sussex
RG number: RG14 Piece: 418
Reference: RG14PN418 RG78PN14 RD5 SD1 ED4 SN124
Registration District: St George Sub District: Mayfair and Knights Bridge EnumerationDistrict: 4 Parish: St George Hanover Square
Address: 16 Norfolk St W
County: London
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On 11 Sep 1917 the London Gazette had:
SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
...
(Graded for purposes of pay as Staff Lts., 3rd Cl.)—Capt. A. H. P. West, R. Highrs., T.F., and to be secd. 26th July 1917.
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On 12 Jan 1922, the London Gazette had:
War Office, 12th January, 1922.
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
The undermentioned Offrs. relinquish their oommns., 30th Sept. 1921, under A.O. 166/21, as amended by A.O. 332/21, and retain their rank except where otherwise stated: —
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TERRITORIAL ARMY RESERVE.
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Infantry.—
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Capt. A. H. P. West.
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ON 26 March 1948 the London Gazette had:
SPECIAL LIST.
The undermentioned Lts having exceeded the age limit relinquish their commns , 27th Mar 1948 — -
(War Subs Capt) A H P. WEST (101836) and is granted the hon rank of Maj.
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Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Births Dec 1886 (>99%)
West Algernon Henry P Plymouth 5b 268
It would make him 30 at the probable marriage, a year older than his wife, all very probable.
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The Internet Movie Database says he was an actor and born on 28 Sep 1888. The Quince Players of Sunninghill, Berks has him as a director of some of their amateur productions.
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On 1 Sep 1908 the London Gazette had the appointment announced:
WITHOUT COMPETITION.
Supreme Court of Judicature, England: Third Class Clerk in the Central Office, Algernon Henry Pascoe West.
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On 29 Dec 1908 the London Gazette had:
4th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire Regiment); Algernon Henry Pascoe West to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 23rd October, 1908. .
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In the 1911 census he was with his parents, with an age confirming the above birth index entry:
Name Relation Condition/ Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
WEST, Reginald Invorse Head Married M 49 1862 General Manager Trust Companies Wembly Mddsx
WEST, Ida Agnes Vane Wife Married 25 years F 49 1862 London
WEST, Alqunn Henry Pascoe Son Single M 24 1887 Clerk- Government Plymouth
EVERARD, Lionel Reginald Son Single M 23 1888 Clerk Canadian Agency Plymouth
MURRELL, William Henry Servant Married M 32 1879 Butler Aberystwyth
CULLUM, Arthur Frederick Servant Single M 19 1892 London
WEBB, Esther Hanslow Servant Single F 30 1881 Dartford Kent
EDWARDS, Nellie Servant Single F 25 1886 Bagshot Surry
LONG, Florence Evelyn Servant Single F 28 1883 Mortimer Bucks
REYNOLDS, Florence May Servant Single F 16 1895 Cookham Dean
BAILEY, Annie Catherine Servant Single F 22 1889 North Iam Sussex
RG number: RG14 Piece: 418
Reference: RG14PN418 RG78PN14 RD5 SD1 ED4 SN124
Registration District: St George Sub District: Mayfair and Knights Bridge EnumerationDistrict: 4 Parish: St George Hanover Square
Address: 16 Norfolk St W
County: London
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On 11 Sep 1917 the London Gazette had:
SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
...
(Graded for purposes of pay as Staff Lts., 3rd Cl.)—Capt. A. H. P. West, R. Highrs., T.F., and to be secd. 26th July 1917.
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On 12 Jan 1922, the London Gazette had:
War Office, 12th January, 1922.
TERRITORIAL ARMY.
The undermentioned Offrs. relinquish their oommns., 30th Sept. 1921, under A.O. 166/21, as amended by A.O. 332/21, and retain their rank except where otherwise stated: —
...
...
TERRITORIAL ARMY RESERVE.
...
Infantry.—
...
Capt. A. H. P. West.
...
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ON 26 March 1948 the London Gazette had:
SPECIAL LIST.
The undermentioned Lts having exceeded the age limit relinquish their commns , 27th Mar 1948 — -
(War Subs Capt) A H P. WEST (101836) and is granted the hon rank of Maj.
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Notes for Algernon Henry Pascoe & Gladys (Family)
This contains their wedding:
Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1916
Head Ethel M Pearson Epsom 2a 61
Pearson John L Head Epsom 2a 61
West Algernon H P Young Epsom 2a 61
Young Gladys West Epsom 2a 61
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In the Times of Nov 15 1916 there was this announcement of their engagement:
Mr A West and Miss Young
A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Algernon West, Black Watch, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs Reginald West, and grandson of the Right Hon Sir Algernon West, G.C.B. and Col the Hon Charles Hay Drummond, and Gladys, youngest surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Young, of Sutton, Surrey.
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Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1916
Head Ethel M Pearson Epsom 2a 61
Pearson John L Head Epsom 2a 61
West Algernon H P Young Epsom 2a 61
Young Gladys West Epsom 2a 61
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In the Times of Nov 15 1916 there was this announcement of their engagement:
Mr A West and Miss Young
A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Algernon West, Black Watch, only surviving son of Mr and Mrs Reginald West, and grandson of the Right Hon Sir Algernon West, G.C.B. and Col the Hon Charles Hay Drummond, and Gladys, youngest surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Young, of Sutton, Surrey.
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