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We remember George William Cumberledge
We remember George William Cumberledge
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Elizabeth Cumberledge
Source:9485741
1878
1879
sibling
Henry Aka Harry Cumberledge
Source:9485741
1879
1885
birth
Rudyard, on the shore of Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485745
Source:9485739
1885
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9485739
5th April 1891
1891
location
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485739
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Edith Cumberledge
Source:9485741
1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9485741
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Wheelwright's Apprentice
Not known
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485741
31st March 1901
1901
location
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485741
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9485742
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Wheelwright
Not known
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485742
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485742
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9485725
4th August 1914
1916
location
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485725
5th December 1916
1916
appointments
Wheelwright Skilled
Source:9485725
6th December 1916 - 15th February 1919
1916
dates
Age 31
Source:9485725
6th December 1916
1916
employment
Wheelright and Joiner / Carpenter
Not known
Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485725
6th December 1916
1916
enlistment
Leek, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485725
6th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
216638
Royal Engineers
248th Field Company
Source:9485725
6th December 1916 - 15th February 1919
1917
hospitalisation
[Unreadable writing.....] Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9485725
20th September 1917 - 27th October 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9485725
4th April 1918 - 23rd January 1919
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:9485725
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 33
Source:9485725
15th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9485725
15th February 1919
1964
dates
Age 78
Source:9485751
March 1964
1964
death
Not War Related
George William Cumberledge [born Cumberledge later changed to Cumberldge] died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 78. (George probably never married)
Ashbourne Registration District, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9485751
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Cumberledge |
| Source | 9485745 |
| Last Name | Cumberlidge |
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Cumberlidge |
| Source | 9485745 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Pool End, Leekfrith, near Leek, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 216638 | Royal Engineers | 248th Field Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Cumberledge nee Dobson | mother | ||
| William Cumberledge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cumberledge | sister | 1878 | |
| Henry Aka Harry Cumberledge | brother | 1879 | |
| Edith Cumberledge | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-06 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
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