Edward Bamford
| Edward Bamford | |
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| Born |
28 May 1887 Highgate, England |
| Died | 30 September 1928 (aged 41) On board HMS Cumberland |
| Buried at | Shanghai, China |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch |
 Royal Marines
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| Years of service | 1905–1928 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Marine Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Order of the Rising Sun (Japan) Order of St Anna (Russia) |
Major Edward Bamford VC, DSO (28 May 1887 – 30 September 1928) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth military forces.
Edward Bamford was also awarded the DSO for his gallantry aboard HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland, the ship that also was the scene for the actions of Boy 1st Class John Cornwell who, posthumously, became a recipient of the VC at the age of sixteen.
Edward Bamford was born on 28 May 1887 to the Rev. Robert Bamford, Chaplain to the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne (died 9 November 1898, aged 44), and Blanch Edith Bamford (later Mrs E.B. Bamford, 89, Bloomfield Avenue, Bath). The family lived at Lynton House (now known as Abbot's Litten), Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset.
Edward was educated at Sherborne Preparatory School, and later at Sherborne School, which he attended as a day boy from September 1900 until April 1902. His two brothers, Robert Bamford (1884-?) and Arthur Bamford (1889-1915) were also educated as day boys at Sherborne School. Robert became one of the founders of the company that made Aston Martin and was the original designer of the car. Arthur, who became a Private in the Grenadier Guards, was killed near Loos on 11 October 1915 and is commemorated at St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, IX.D.13., and on the Sherborne School War Memorial and Sherborne School Book of Remembrance
In September 1905, Edward joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry and served at various times in H.M.S. Bulwark, Magnificent, Britannia, Chester, Royal Sovereign, and Highflyer.
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