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We remember George Emaus De Gruchy
We remember George Emaus De Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
William Charles E De Gruchy
Source:8711463
1889
1891
1891
location
58 Stuart Road, Walton, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711459
7th June 1891
1896
sibling
Marie Estelle E De Gruchy
Source:8711463
1896
1900
sibling
Philip Emans De Gruchy
Source:8711463
1900
1903
sibling
Dorothy May De Gruchy
Source:8711463
1903
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8711463
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Insurance Clerk
Law Union and Rock Insurance Co Limited
New Brighton Wallasey, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711465
2nd April 1911
1911
location
24 Stoney Hey Road New Brighton Wallasey, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711463
2nd April 1911
1914
location
9 Cressingham Road, New Brighton, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711465
9th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8711465
10th September 1914
1914
employment
Clerk (Supervising)
Law Union and Rock Insurance Co Limited
New Brighton Wallasey, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711465
10th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Wallasey, The Wirral, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711465
10th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
25109
Cheshire Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:8711465
10th September 1914 - 27th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
25109
Cheshire Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:8711465
28th April 1915 - 10th March 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8711465
25th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
25109
Cheshire Regiment
13th (Service) Battalion
Source:8711465
11th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound left hip [received on the Somme at some time before 20 April 1916]
Hospital/Institution
Source:8711465
4th July 1916
1917
location
18 Quay Street, High Street, Cardiff, Wales
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8711465
8th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:8711465
27th August 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8711465
27th August 1917
1919
dates
Age 27
Source:8711465
March 1919
1919
marriage
Agnes Mary de Gruchy nee McGeoch
Source:8711473
1919
1939
dates
Age 48
Source:8711465
September 1939
1939
location
West Bridgford Urban District, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8711477
September 1939
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
25109
Cheshire Regiment
Regimental Depot
Source:8711465
1967
death
Not War Related
George de Gruchy died some 49 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 76.
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711479
1967
1967
dates
Age 76
Source:8711465
September 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Emaus |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 8711459 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Quay Street, High Street, Cardiff, Wales | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 8th May 1917 | |
| 24 Stoney Hey Road New Brighton Wallasey, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 58 Stuart Road, Walton, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th June 1891 | |
| 9 Cressingham Road, New Brighton, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th September 1914 | |
| West Bridgford Urban District, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25109 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 25109 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 25109 | Cheshire Regiment | 13th (Service) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 25109 | Cheshire Regiment | Regimental Depot | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth De Gruchy nee Emans | mother | ||
| Charles De Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Charles E De Gruchy | brother | 1889 | |
| Marie Estelle E De Gruchy | sister | 1896 | |
| Philip Emans De Gruchy | brother | 1900 | |
| Dorothy May De Gruchy | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Mary de Gruchy nee McGeoch | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Online website | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Birkenhead March 1919 | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 Register Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 183194 Philip Emans de Gruchy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Cheshire Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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