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Record #7449
Name :
: Victor Edward TUXFORD (1880 - 1916)
  aka : Private Tuxford


Father
:
Mother
:
BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 24 Feb 1880

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 9 Oct 1916   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, London, Limehouse
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 28 Mar 1903
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Canada

Placement Family
: Hamilton
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesUps and Downs
August, 1903 Vol. IX, No. 3

Tuxford, Victor Edward - Mr. Noah Hamilton. Milton

The following records have been discerned for Private Victor Edward Tuxford.

In the 1901 English Census, Edward V Tuxford, 11, is a boarder with Stephen and Ann Cumainn in Blewbury, Berkshire, England. Stephen had no occupation and was on Parish Relief. Victor Edward is born in Stepney, London, England about 1890. Also in residence is Ernest Adams (12) and Albert Berxby, both boarders.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: TUXFORD
Given Name: Victor Edward
Age: 13
Sex: M
Ship: Canada
Year of Arrival: 1903
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1903-03-20
Arrival Port: Halifax
Arrival Date: 1903-03-28
Party: Barnardo Homes
Destination: Toronto, Ontario
Notes: The child?s age was illegible, difficult to decipher or not given.
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Microfilm: C-4715
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Attestation papers were signed 22 Sep 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec. Victor Edward Tuxford was born in Limehouse, London, England on 24 Feb 1880. His Next of Kin is listed as Barnardo's Home in London, England. His occupation was listed as Rug Cutter. 5'7" in height, Victor had hazel eyes and dark brown hair, he had a small scar on the internal surface of his right thigh. His religion was listed as Presbyterian.

Canadian Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that he was previously reported Missing, and then was declared Killed in Action on 9 Oct 1916.

UK Commonwealth War Graves printed index: TUXFORD, Pte. Victor Edward, 11152. 4th Bn. Canadian Inf. (1st Central Ontario Regt.). Killed in action 9th Oct., 1916. Age 30. Son of Richard Tuxford. Native of England. VI. A. 20.
He is also mentioned on the Milton Ontario War Memorial.

Find A Grave Memorial# 56555110 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-05-01 13:13:59 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-10-22 09:52:43 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3033 ABBOTT, Frederick1893ENG, SRY, Kingston Upon Thames Mar 1903 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
3165 ADAM, Charles1899ENG,     Mar 1913 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
23725 ADAMS, Lilian1887ENG,     Nov 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
22768 ADAMSON, Jeanie1891ENG,     Sep 1905 : Canada CAN Louisa Birt  
17047 ADCOCK, William1892ENG, NTT, Rolleston Oct 1907 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
9832 ADKINS, Proctor Selby1894ENG,     Mar 1910 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
6798 AINSLIE, Daisy Ann1890ENG, HAM, Portsmouth Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26133 ALDRIDGE, B1895ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26134 ALDRIDGE, H1894ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26031 ALEXANDER, Henry1894ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26030 ALEXANDER, T1895ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26007 ALLAN, M1886ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
13096 ALLEN, Ernest John1894WAL, GLA, Pontypridd Aug 1909 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
2735 ALLEN, Harry Edward1898ENG, LAN Jul 1908 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
9112 ALLISON, John Henry1897ENG, KEN, Sidcup Mar 1910 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home soutsc  
11504 ALLPORT, William Thomas1907ENG,    , Shrewsbury May 1923 : Canada  Waifs & Strays ynaught  
22783 ANDERSON, Francis L1909ENG,     Jun 1923 : Canada CAN Waifs & Strays  
17075 ANDRES, J.1893ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
13834 ANTWIS, Robert Luchesi 1891WAL, PEM, Haverfordwest Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
9233 ANTWIS, Sidney Walter John1893WAL, PEM, Pembroke Dock Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
8614 ARGENT, Joseph1892ENG, YKS, Sheffield Mar 1909 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home Lyn 8  
26029 ASHBY, W E1893ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
23814 ASHDOWN, W1887ENG,     Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
9732 ASHMORE, Amelia1895ENG,     Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
23821 ASHMORE, Mary E1897ENG,     Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
23836 ATKINS, Alice M1897ENG,     Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
16734 ATKINSON, Robert 1889ENG, WES, Kendal Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
5501 BABB, Frederick 1896ENG, SOM, Axbridge Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26109 BAKER, A G1887ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
26183 BAKER, Albert1892ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
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