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We remember George Henry Breakwell Crossland
We remember George Henry Breakwell Crossland
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1901
location
3 Brighton Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8909059
31st March 1901
1907
sibling
Pearl Louise Crossland
Source:8909048
1907
1911
location
37 Kingswood Road, Moseley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8909048
2nd April 1911
1912
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8909109
1912 - 1917
service
British Army
Driver
French Red Cross
Source:1034801
1944
death
South Africa
Source:8909062
12th May 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry Breakwell |
| Initials | GHB |
| Last Name | Crossland |
| Source | 8909048 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brighton Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 37 Kingswood Road, Moseley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | French Red Cross | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Eliza Crossland | mother | ||
| George Henry Crossland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Louise Crossland | sister | 1907 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cross Certificate 5201 | Andrew10867 | |
| CWGC War Grave (2nd World War) | Andrew10867 | |
| South Africa War Graves Project (includes photo of headstone) | Andrew10867 | |
| M.B.E. (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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