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We remember George Henry Cummings
We remember George Henry Cummings
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
location
Far Heath Farm, Hassall, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8665160
May 1891
1901
employment
Errand Boy
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8665170
1901
1901
location
Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8665170
1901
1907
employment
Blacksmith
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8665155
November 1907
1907
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8665155
11th December 1907
1908
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
1538
7th Hussars
Source:8665155
11th September 1908 - 2nd November 1911
1911
location
Barracks Stanhope Lines, Aldershot
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8665168
April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith Corporal
1538
7th Hussars
Source:8665155
2nd November 1911
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant Farrier
1538
7th Hussars
Source:8665155
15th November 1917 - 4th November 1919
1919
marriage
Maud Painter
Source:8665171
9th September 1919
1919
marriage
Source:8665171
9th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8665155
4th November 1919
1939
employment
Blacksmith ( Railway)
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8665163
1939
1939
events
ARP Warden
Membership Organisation
Alsager
United Kingdom
Also a St John's Ambulance
Source:8665163
1939
1939
location
44 Audley Road, Alsager
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8665163
1939
1940
events
Home Guard
Membership Organisation
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8665163
1940
1979
death
Not War Related
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8665167
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Cummings |
| Source | 8665160 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Audley Road, Alsager | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Barracks Stanhope Lines, Aldershot | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| Far Heath Farm, Hassall, Cheshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known May 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1538 | 7th Hussars | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 1538 | 7th Hussars | Shoeing Smith Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1538 | 7th Hussars | Serjeant Farrier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wife | 9th September 1919 | ||
| Maud Painter | wife | 9th September 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 5'5" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Legion presentation | Rob23648 |
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