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We remember George Crompton
We remember George Crompton
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Esther Ann
Source:8879941
1885
1892
sibling
William Arthur
Source:8879941
1892
1892
sibling
James Herbert
Source:8879941
1892
1894
1898
sibling
Joe
Source:8879941
1898
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8879955
1901
1901
location
Croft St, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879955
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8879941
1911
1911
employment
Cotton weaver
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8879941
1911
1911
location
43 Market St, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879941
1911
1913
enlistment
Source:8875939
18th February 1913
1916
service
British Army
Private
1384
Cheshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8879980
1916
1916
location
Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8879980
1916
1918
location
73 Lindsay St, Stalybridge, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8875941
1918
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:8875939
16th August 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8875939
16th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
265192
Cheshire Regiment
6th (Territorial) Battalion
Source:8875939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Crompton |
| Source | 1024944 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Market St, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 73 Lindsay St, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 1918 | ||
| Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1916 | |
| Croft St, Stalybridge, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 265192 | Cheshire Regiment | 6th (Territorial) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1384 | Cheshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| William Crompton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur | brother | 1892 | |
| James Herbert | brother | 1892 | |
| Joe | brother | 1898 | |
| Esther Ann | sister | 1885 |
Media
Media
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Pg 1 Visitors' BookRecuperating soldiers would spend time at Abbey Ruins Guest House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on Saturday visits.
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Communities
Communities
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The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors BookMore about The Great War of 1914 to 1918 Picture Gallery of Bury St Edmunds and surrounds A Visitors Book
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Deborah102878 | |
| Britain Absent voters lists 1918-1921 Image | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pg 1 Visitors' Book | Deborah102878 |
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