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We remember Philip Laurens De Gruchy
We remember Philip Laurens De Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
St Johns, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8717960
Source:8717950
9th January 1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8717950
31st March 1901
1901
location
La Chasse, Vingtaine de Hérupe, St Johns, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717950
31st March 1901
1906
sibling
Mabel Susan Le Cornu
Source:8717951
1906
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8717951
2nd April 1911
1911
location
China Quarry Farm, Saint Lawrence, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717951
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 18
Source:8717953
19th March 1917
1917
employment
Farmer
Probably his stepfather George le Cornu
Les Halles, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8717953
19th March 1917
1917
enlistment
Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8717953
19th March 1917
1917
location
Les Haies, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717953
19th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
150263
Royal Garrison Artillery
Including 396th and 57th Siege Batteries
Source:8717953
6th April 1917 - 11th December 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8717953
31st March 1918 - 30th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
"Gun shot wound left elbow" [Received on 27 August 1918 whilst on active service in France].
Hospital/Institution
Source:8717953
28th August 1918 - 14th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:8717953
11th December 1918
1918
discharge
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11th December 1918
1930
marriage
Lena Rose De Gruchy nee le Lievre
Source:8717975
1930
1932
children
Raymond Philip De Gruchy
Source:8717960
18th May 1932
1933
children
Denis John De Gruchy
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29th August 1933
1938
children
Sylvia Rose De Gruchy
Source:8717960
19th June 1938
1941
dates
Age 41
Source:8717960
8th January 1941
1941
employment
Storeman
Not known
St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8717960
8th January 1941
1941
location
20 Byron Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8717960
8th January 1941
1968
dates
Age 69
Source:8717975
23rd July 1968
1977
dates
Age 78
Source:8717975
4th February 1977
1977
location
Arkley, Trinity Gardens, Trinity Road, St Helier., Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8717975
4th February 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip Laurens |
| Initials | PL |
| Last Name | De Gruchy |
| Source | 1163580 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Byron Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th January 1941 | |
| Arkley, Trinity Gardens, Trinity Road, St Helier., Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th February 1977 | |
| China Quarry Farm, Saint Lawrence, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| La Chasse, Vingtaine de Hérupe, St Johns, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Les Haies, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th March 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 150263 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Including 396th and 57th Siege Batteries | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Philip De Gruchy | son | 18th May 1932 | |
| Denis John De Gruchy | son | 29th August 1933 | |
| Sylvia Rose De Gruchy | daughter | 19th June 1938 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Jane De Gruchy | mother | ||
| Philip N. De Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Susan Le Cornu | step-sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Rose De Gruchy nee le Lievre | wife | 1930 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-19 | 5'7" |
Media
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Philip Laurens de Gruchy in 1941 Aged C42Philip Laurens de Gruchy in 1941 Aged C42 - This picture is entirely copyright of the Jersey Heritage Trust, and is reproduced here only as allowed by the Trust under limited license as part of a unique family history or genealogy.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Jersey Heritage Trust website Data on Philip Laurens de Gruchy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Laurens de Gruchy in 1941 Aged C42 | Keith22624 |
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