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We remember George John Ayling
We remember George John Ayling
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Novar Road, Eltham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485902
1901
1911
employment
Factory hand
New Eltham, Eltham, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
Source:8485900
1911
1911
location
5 Blanmerle Road, New Eltham, Eltham, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8485900
1911
1917
marriage
Lily R Best
Source:8485908
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:111934
enlistment
Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8485435
service
British Army
Private
14083
19th Hussars
Source:111934
service
British Army
Private
50766
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:111934
service
British Army
Private
50766
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
Source:7391825
1918
death
Presumed dead
France
Source:7391825
Source:8485898
22nd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7391825
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George John |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Ayling |
| Source | 8485907 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Blanmerle Road, New Eltham, Eltham, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Novar Road, Eltham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14083 | 19th Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 50766 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private | ||
| British Army | 50766 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ayling | father | ||
| Emily Tye | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily R Best | wife | 1917 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial to G J Ayling | Anne23518 |
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