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We remember George Firmin
We remember George Firmin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ellen Firmin
Source:7960030
10th July 1890
1892
1905
sibling
Louisa Firmin
Source:7960030
1st June 1905
1914
enlistment
Deptford
United Kingdom
Source:7960030
September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
11447
Hampshire
11th
Source:7960030
September 1914 - November 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7960030
December 1915 - November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
M/410412
Royal Army service Corps
Source:7960030
November 1917 - March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7960030
March 1919
1921
marriage
Jane Victoria Downes
Source:7960030
20th March 1921 - 6th June 1981
1922
children
George Victor Firmin
Source:7960030
22nd February 1922
children
Brenda Sylvia Firmin
Source:7960030
children
Joan Victoria Firmin
Source:7960030
children
Leonard Thomas Firmin
Source:7960030
employment
Master Butcher
Thomas Borthwick
London
United Kingdom
Source:7960030
service
British Army
Corporal
11447
Hampshire Regiment
Source:1239188
service
British Army
Serjeant
M/410412
Army Service Corps
Source:1239188
1981
death
Not War Related
Died aged 89 - peacefully.
Bromley
United Kingdom
Source:7960030
30th August 1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Firmin |
| Source | 1239188 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11447 | Hampshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | M/410412 | Army Service Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 11447 | Hampshire | 11th | Corporal | |
| British Army | M/410412 | Royal Army service Corps | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Victor Firmin | son | 22nd February 1922 | |
| Leonard Thomas Firmin | son | ||
| Joan Victoria Firmin | daughter | ||
| Brenda Sylvia Firmin | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Firmin | mother | ||
| George Henry Firmin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Firmin | sister | 10th July 1890 | |
| Louisa Firmin | sister | 1st June 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Victoria Downes | wife | 20th March 1921 |
Media
Media
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George Firmin - 1901 CensusThis details his location 75 Grove Street Deptford (part of Greenwich), his age of 8 in 1901 - he was actually born 06 / 06 / 1892
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George Firmin Death 1981Registrar's List for deaths in 1981 showing George Firmin including his date of birthContributed by:
Paul62355
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Firmin - 1901 Census | Paul62355 | |
| George Firmin Death 1981 | Paul62355 |
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