Stuart and Florence Champion Jones, Colombo
This photo shows Stuart and Florence dressed and ready to receive the then Prince of Wales at Colombo.
They are both wearing war decorations awarded for their service during the first World War.
It's now known that Florence was a nursing sister in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service during WW1 1914-1920.
She received Women's Services, Diatinguished Conduct Medals and Military medal.
Date of photo is not known but must have been after 1920.
Havn't found reference to Stuart Champion-Jones's War service and medals yet.
Known people in the above photo
1 from left:
Mr Stuart Champion-Jones
Age: 46 - 56
Male
2 from left:
Mrs Florence Champion-Jones
Maiden name: Harvey
Age: 46 - 56
Female
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genegenie Said:
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Stuart and Florence Champion Jones, Colombo
Date: 19 Oct 2006 | Responder location: Ash Vale, United Kingdom
It is thought that Florence was a nurse during the 1914/1918
War. Serving in the Army Medical Corps.?
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Stuart and FlorenceChampion Jones Ceylon (Sri Lanka) 1920's. Seeking descendents.
Seeking the descendents of Florence Harvey/Champion-Jones
This photo shows Stuart-Champion Jones and his wife Florence (nee Harvey) ready to receive the then Prince of Wales at Colombo Ceylon now Sri Lanka - both wearing war decorations. Stuart owned a civil engineering factory in Anniwatte, Ceylon
Stuart and Florence were married on October 22nd 1920 at St. Andrews Church, Colpetty.
The wedding was described in the press :-
'Stuart-Champion Jones of Anniwatte, Kandy and Florence, daughter of the late Frederic Harvey. The approach to the church was decorated with Arches made by the workers of the estate.
Those present at the wedding were Mr & Mrs Herbert B Paine, Mr & Mrs E.W.Ellis,Mr & Mrs J Mackenzie, Mrs John Walker, Mrs MacMichael, Messrs. A.T.Sydney Smith, Rupert H.Webb and P.York Champion.
I am seeking the direct descendents of Florence Harvey/Champion-Jones.
My Great Aunt Winifred on her death left a collection of personal documents and photos relating mainly to Florence. I wish to return them to her family for their family archive.
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