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We remember George Farnsworth
We remember George Farnsworth
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
R5998
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:1197641
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:9062485
Source:9062484
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.
Source:9062485
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Farnsworth |
| Source | 1197641 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R5998 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Farnsworth Death | Jane116773 |
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