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We remember William Philip De Gruchy
We remember William Philip De Gruchy
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
1903
dates
Age 10
Source:8749328
5th September 1903
1903
education
Jersey Industrial School - Jersey Home for Boys
Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8749324
5th September 1903
1903
location
Jersey Industrial School - Jersey Home for Boys, Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8749328
5th September 1903
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8749324
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stableman
John Pallot - a Farmer
St Clements, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8749324
2nd April 1911
1911
location
La Beaquatterre, St Clements, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8749324
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:1072951
20th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
7/4096
Royal Irish Rifles
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:1072951
20th December 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1072951
20th December 1915
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1072951
18th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:1072951
18th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:1072951
18th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
29968
Hampshire Regiment
Source:1072951
18th March 1919
1928
children
Barbara May De Gruchy
Source:8749326
6th May 1928
1931
children
Ronald William De Gruchy
Source:8749326
3rd August 1931
1941
dates
Age 47
Source:8749326
20th January 1941
1941
employment
Store Foreman
Not known
St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8749326
20th January 1941
1941
location
Ewton Cottage, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8749326
20th January 1941
1950
dates
Age 57
Source:8749328
28th July 1950
1950
location
Kenjol, Langley Avenue, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8749328
28th July 1950
1973
location
89 La Collette, Green Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8749328
May 1973
1973
dates
Age 80
Source:8749328
14th June 1973
1973
death
Not War Related
William Philip de Gruchy died some 55 years after the ending of the Great War. His will passed probate on 14 June 1973. He was 80.
St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8749328
June 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Philip |
| Initials | WP |
| Last Name | De Gruchy, |
| Source | 8762999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 La Collette, Green Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known May 1973 | |
| Ewton Cottage, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th January 1941 | |
| Jersey Industrial School - Jersey Home for Boys, Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th September 1903 | |
| Kenjol, Langley Avenue, St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th July 1950 | |
| La Beaquatterre, St Clements, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7/4096 | Royal Irish Rifles | 7th (Service) Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 29968 | Hampshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara May De Gruchy | daughter | 6th May 1928 | |
| Ronald William De Gruchy | son | 3rd August 1931 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Heritage Trust website entries for William Philip de Gruchy | Keith22624 | |
| [Jersey] Children's Homes website | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
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| William Philip de Gruchy in 1941 (aged 48) | Keith22624 |
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