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We remember George Henry Darby
We remember George Henry Darby
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1913
employment
Spinner
Courtaulds
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:1093753
1913 - 1915
1913
dates
Age 23
Source:1093753
3rd August 1913
1913
marriage
Emily Charlotte Burkenshaw Burkenshaw
Source:1093753
3rd August 1913 - 9th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:1093753
9th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
8771
Coldstream Guards
Source:1093753
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died in a German hospital after succumbing to wounds
Henin Leotard
Belgium
Source:7304389
Source:1093753
9th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Cabaret-Rouge British cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais
France
Source:7304389
Source:1093753
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Darby |
| Source | 1093753 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8771 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Darby | mother | ||
| William Darby | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Charlotte Burkenshaw Burkenshaw | wife | 3rd August 1913 |
Media
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Cutting from Coventry Evening Telegraph 1915Notice of death by wounds after being injured and returned to the front for the third time. He was reported wounded on May 30th 1915
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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 | Diane27581 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting from Coventry Evening Telegraph 1915 | Diane27581 |
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