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[[Edward Bamford]] DSO VC (1887–1928), attended [[Sherborne Preparatory School]], and [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy 1900-1902<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. In 1905 he joined the [[Royal Marine Light Infantry]] and served in [[HMS Bulwark (1899)|HMS Bulwark]], [[HMS Magnificent (1894)|HMS Magnificent]], [[HMS Britannia (1904)|HMS Britannia]], [[HMS Chester (1915)|HMS Chester]], [[HMS Royal Sovereign (1891)|HMS Royal Sovereign]], and [[HMS Highflyer (1898)|HMS Highflyer]]. During the the First World War as Brevet Major on [[HMS Royal Sovereign (05)|HMS Royal Sovereign]] <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded the DSO, Order of St Anne (3rd Class, Russian), the Légion d’Honneur, and the [[Victoria Cross]] ‘For conspicuous gallantry at [[Zeebrugge Raid|Zeebrugge]]. April 1918. This officer landed on the Mole from “Vindictive” with Nos. 5, 7 & 8 platoons of the Marine Storming Force in the face of great difficulties. When on the Mole under heavy fire, he displayed the greatest initiative in the command of his company, and by his total disregard of danger, showed a magnificent example to his men. He first established a strong point on the right of the disembarkation, and when that was safe, led an assault on a battery to the left with the utmost coolness and valour. Captain Bamford was selected by the officers of the R.M.A & R.M.L.I. detachments to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant, dated 26 January 1856.’<ref>Victoria Cross Citation, The London Gazette, 23 July 1918</ref>. He died at Shanghai in 1928. On 17 April 2018, [[Haringey London Borough Council|Haringey Council]] unveiled a paving stone in memory of Edward Bamford VC at 151 Park Road, London N8 8JD.
[[Edward Bamford]] DSO VC (1887–1928), who was educated at [[Sherborne Preparatory School]], and [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy 1900-1902<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. In 1905 he joined the [[Royal Marine Light Infantry]] and served in [[HMS Bulwark (1899)|HMS Bulwark]], [[HMS Magnificent (1894)|HMS Magnificent]], [[HMS Britannia (1904)|HMS Britannia]], [[HMS Chester (1915)|HMS Chester]], [[HMS Royal Sovereign (1891)|HMS Royal Sovereign]], and [[HMS Highflyer (1898)|HMS Highflyer]]. During the the First World War as Brevet Major on [[HMS Royal Sovereign (05)|HMS Royal Sovereign]] <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded the DSO, Order of St Anne (3rd Class, Russian), the Légion d’Honneur, and the [[Victoria Cross]] ‘For conspicuous gallantry at [[Zeebrugge Raid|Zeebrugge]]. April 1918. This officer landed on the Mole from “Vindictive” with Nos. 5, 7 & 8 platoons of the Marine Storming Force in the face of great difficulties. When on the Mole under heavy fire, he displayed the greatest initiative in the command of his company, and by his total disregard of danger, showed a magnificent example to his men. He first established a strong point on the right of the disembarkation, and when that was safe, led an assault on a battery to the left with the utmost coolness and valour. Captain Bamford was selected by the officers of the R.M.A & R.M.L.I. detachments to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant, dated 26 January 1856.’<ref>Victoria Cross Citation, The London Gazette, 23 July 1918</ref>. He died at Shanghai in 1928. On 17 April 2018, [[Haringey London Borough Council|Haringey Council]] unveiled a paving stone in memory of Edward Bamford VC at 151 Park Road, London N8 8JD.
Arthur Bamford (1889-1915), attended [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy 1903-1905<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. He went to Australia in 1910-1912, and in 1913 was employed as a professional musician. During the First World War he served as a Private in the [[Grenadier Guards]] <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>. He was killed near [[Battle of Loos|Loos]] on 11 October 1915 and is commemorated at St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, IX.D.13[https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/324905/bamford,%20a/ Arthur Bamford, Commonwealth War Graves], and on the Sherborne School War Memorial[https://www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/9199377065/in/album-72157634373737382/ Sherborne School Roll of Honour]
Arthur Bamford (1889-1915), was educated at [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy 1903-1905<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. He went to Australia in 1910-1912, and in 1913 was employed as a professional musician. During the First World War he served as a Private in the [[Grenadier Guards]] <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>. He was killed near [[Battle of Loos|Loos]] on 11 October 1915 and is commemorated at St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, IX.D.13[https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/324905/bamford,%20a/ Arthur Bamford, Commonwealth War Graves], and on the Sherborne School War Memorial[https://www.flickr.com/photos/sherborneschoolarchives/9199377065/in/album-72157634373737382/ Sherborne School Roll of Honour]


Robert Bamford attended [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy from May 1897 to April 1900<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. During the First World War he served for one year as private in The [[London Regiment (1908–1938)|London Regiment]], 25th (County of London) Cyclist Battalion, and then as a [[lieutenant]] with the [[Royal Army Service Corps|Army Service Corps]] (RASC), Mechanical Transport.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=29337|page=10477|supp=y|date=22 October 1915}}</ref> <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>.
Robert Bamford attended [[Sherborne School]] as a day boy from May 1897 to April 1900<ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/The-Sherborne-Register-Fourth-Edition-1550-1950-word-resized.pdf The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)]</ref>. During the First World War he served for one year as private in The [[London Regiment (1908–1938)|London Regiment]], 25th (County of London) Cyclist Battalion, and then as a [[lieutenant]] with the [[Royal Army Service Corps|Army Service Corps]] (RASC), Mechanical Transport.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=29337|page=10477|supp=y|date=22 October 1915}}</ref> <ref>[https://oldshirburnian.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PDF-OS-Army-Navy-List-1914-1919-resized.pdf Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919]</ref>.

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Robert Bamford
Born16 June 1883[1]
Lamarsh, Essex, England
Died1942 (aged 58–59)
Brighton, Sussex, England
Occupation(s)Engineer, entrepreneur
Known forFounding Bamford & Martin (later Aston Martin)
SpouseMatilda Etches
Children1 daughter
RelativesEdward Bamford (brother)
Robin Jacques (son-in-law)

Robert Bamford (16 June 1883 – 1942) was an English engineer, who with Lionel Walker Birch Martin (15 March 1878– 1942), founded a company in January 1913 that became Aston Martin.

Early life

He was born on 16 June 1883 at Lamarsh in Essex. He was the eldest son of the Rev. Robert Bamford (1854–1898) and Blanch Edith Bamford. The Rev. Robert Bamford was later appointed as Chaplain to the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne, Dorset, and the family moved to Lynton House (now Abbot's Litten) in Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset.[2] Robert's father died on 9 November 1898, aged 44. His mother later remarried the Rev. Thomas Myers. His grandfather, was another Rev. Robert Bamford (1825–1893), was vicar of Highworth, Wiltshire.

His siblings were: Edward Bamford DSO VC (1887–1928), who was educated at Sherborne Preparatory School, and Sherborne School as a day boy 1900-1902[3]. In 1905 he joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry and served in HMS Bulwark, HMS Magnificent, HMS Britannia, HMS Chester, HMS Royal Sovereign, and HMS Highflyer. During the the First World War as Brevet Major on HMS Royal Sovereign [4]. He was mentioned in despatches and awarded the DSO, Order of St Anne (3rd Class, Russian), the Légion d’Honneur, and the Victoria Cross ‘For conspicuous gallantry at Zeebrugge. April 1918. This officer landed on the Mole from “Vindictive” with Nos. 5, 7 & 8 platoons of the Marine Storming Force in the face of great difficulties. When on the Mole under heavy fire, he displayed the greatest initiative in the command of his company, and by his total disregard of danger, showed a magnificent example to his men. He first established a strong point on the right of the disembarkation, and when that was safe, led an assault on a battery to the left with the utmost coolness and valour. Captain Bamford was selected by the officers of the R.M.A & R.M.L.I. detachments to receive the Victoria Cross under Rule 13 of the Royal Warrant, dated 26 January 1856.’[5]. He died at Shanghai in 1928. On 17 April 2018, Haringey Council unveiled a paving stone in memory of Edward Bamford VC at 151 Park Road, London N8 8JD. Arthur Bamford (1889-1915), was educated at Sherborne School as a day boy 1903-1905[6]. He went to Australia in 1910-1912, and in 1913 was employed as a professional musician. During the First World War he served as a Private in the Grenadier Guards [7]. He was killed near Loos on 11 October 1915 and is commemorated at St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery, Haisnes, IX.D.13Arthur Bamford, Commonwealth War Graves, and on the Sherborne School War MemorialSherborne School Roll of Honour

Robert Bamford attended Sherborne School as a day boy from May 1897 to April 1900[8]. During the First World War he served for one year as private in The London Regiment, 25th (County of London) Cyclist Battalion, and then as a lieutenant with the Army Service Corps (RASC), Mechanical Transport.[9] [10].

Bamford, historically, is a Lancashire surname.

The site of Bamford & Martin in London SW3

Career

Aston Martin

Bamford & Martin Ltd was founded at 16 Henniker Place in West Kensington (off Fulham Road – the A308) on 15 January 1913.[11] They produced their first Aston-Martin car, the Coal Scuttle, in March 1915. Robert Bamford was the engineer of the partnership. In 1920 he retired from Bamford & Martin; Lionel Martin left in 1926. In the mid-1920s the company would undergo many changes of ownership. It would be largely through the ownership of David Brown Ltd. of Huddersfield that Aston-Martin would become the company renowned during the 1950s, who bought Aston-Martin for £20,500 (£1013,000 current value) in 1947.

He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2013.[12][13]

Personal life

In 1911 he was living at 41 Twickenham Road in Teddington.[14] He became engaged to fashion designer Muriel Matilda Etches (born 1898) in May 1918, the eldest daughter of C.T.W. Etches. They were married in 1919 in Newton Abbot in Devon. They had a daughter, Patricia, born in Brentford in Middlesex in 1921, and she married the illustrator Robin Jacques in 1943.[15][16]

In 1939, he had retired to South Street, Ditchling, Sussex, and died in 1942 aged 59 in Brighton.

References

  1. ^ 1939 Register
  2. ^ The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)
  3. ^ The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)
  4. ^ Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919
  5. ^ Victoria Cross Citation, The London Gazette, 23 July 1918
  6. ^ The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)
  7. ^ Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919
  8. ^ The Sherborne Register 1550-1950 (4th ed.)
  9. ^ "No. 29337". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 October 1915. p. 10477.
  10. ^ Old Shirburnian Army & Navy List 1914-1919
  11. ^ "Aston Martin Heritage Trust. 2012 Walter Hayes Memorial Lecture". www.amht.org.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  12. ^ Siu, Jason (14 June 2013). "Bob Lutz, Among Five Automotive Hall of Fame Inductees". AutoGuide.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  13. ^ "Robert Bamford". Hall of Fame Inductees. Automotive Hall of Fame. 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  14. ^ 1911 Census
  15. ^ "Obituary: Robin Jacques". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  16. ^ "OBITUARIES: Robin Jacques". independent.co.uk. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
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