Septimus Aberdeen (1893-)
Durham Light Infantry - Distinguished Conduct Medal
Born in May 1893 in Durham, Septimus Aberdeen went to school in New Brancepeth. During the First World War, he served with the 8th (Territorial) Battalion DLI and fought on the Western Front from April 1915. In 1918, Company Sergeant Major Aberdeen was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his “high standard of coolness and courage” and was subsequently commissioned in May 1918 as a Second Lieutenant. He then served with the 9th Battalion DLI and was wounded in September 1918.
During the Second World War, Septimus Aberdeen, who lived in Whinney Hill, served with the 11th (Durham City) Battalion Durham Home Guard.
Where to look for more information about this person:
His medals are in the DLI Collection. https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/asc/dlimedals/
http://dlimuseum.durham.gov.uk/pgFullBiography.aspx?BioId=2762&BioSurname=Aberdeen&AZ=Y
The London Gazette, 16 April 1918: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30636/supplement/4649
Civil Parish: Durham
Birth date: 4-May-1893
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 95 Whinney Hill, Durham City
Education: New Brancepeth School, Durham
Family: Brother: J P Aberdeen, 5 Railway Street, Littleburn, Durham.
Military service:
Served as 2867 Private & 300474 Company Sergeant Major, 8th Battalion DLI; commissioned in 1918 as Second Lieutenant, 9th Battalion DLI.
1941-1945: Served in 11th (Durham City) Battalion Durham Home Guard.
Medal(s): DCM, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, Territorial Decoration, Imperial Service Medal.
Gender: Male
Contributed by Durham County Record Office
