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We remember George Arthur Fish
We remember George Arthur Fish
Timeline
Timeline
1886
service
British Army
Private
55956
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1241005
service
British Army
Private
55956
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7524953
1917
death
Source:7524953
10th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7524953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Arthur |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Fish |
| Source | 7524953 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55956 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 55956 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Media
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Baptism record containing date of birthBaptism record showing date of birth, place of birth Great Witchingham, Norfolk.
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Taken at time of enlistmentserved with 199th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (inf)
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Letter from F B Francis 2nd Lt 199th MG CoyLetter sent to my Grand Mother on the death of my Grand Father George Arthur Fish, October 10th 1917.Contributed by:
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Letter informing, Killed in ActionLetter sent to my grand Mother, Written in the Field by CO R G Hevitty 199th MG Coy.Contributed by:
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Killed in ActionLetter sent to my Grand Mother, written in the field R J Hartley Commanding , Machine Gun 199th CoyContributed by:
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My Grand Father with his comradesPrivate George Arthur Fish member of the Machine Gun 199th CorpsContributed by:
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In Memoriam CardIn Memoriam Card for George Arthur Fish, kia in France Oct 10 1917 aged 30.Contributed by:
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In Memoriam Card (obverse)Stylised battlescene with cross and flag motif and inscriptions Pro Patria Mori and For His Country's Sake.Contributed by:
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The Boy DavidRemembering the soldiers that died in the Great War. The Boy David memorial Hyde Park Corner LondonContributed by:
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War Diary sheetWar diary sheet from the day which my Grand father diedContributed by:
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War Diary sheetWar diary sheet of 199 MGC coy, at the time my Grand father diedContributed by:
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Mildred Fish, Georges wife and daugher HettieGeorge's wife Mildred and daugher HettieContributed by:
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tyne cot memorialJennifer Vincent Granddaughter, Tyne cot memorial during 100 year ceremory to mark the end of the Battle of Passendaele.Contributed by:
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Friesland CopseMap showing Friesland Copse area where George Fish lost his life.Contributed by:
Jennifer53209
Communities
Communities
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 | Fiona12861 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fiona12861 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Corps | Jennifer53209 | |
| information of my Grandfathers final hours | Jennifer53209 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism record containing date of birth | Jennifer53209 | |
| Taken at time of enlistment | Jennifer53209 | |
| Letter from F B Francis 2nd Lt 199th MG Coy | Jennifer53209 | |
| Letter informing, Killed in Action | Jennifer53209 | |
| Killed in Action | Jennifer53209 | |
| My Grand Father with his comrades | Jennifer53209 | |
| In Memoriam Card | Fiona12861 | |
| In Memoriam Card (obverse) | Fiona12861 | |
| The Boy David | Jennifer53209 | |
| Sweet Heart brooch | Jennifer53209 | |
| War Diary sheet | Jennifer53209 | |
| War Diary sheet | Jennifer53209 | |
| War Diary sheet | Jennifer53209 | |
| Mildred Fish, Georges wife and daugher Hettie | Jennifer53209 | |
| tyne cot memorial | Jennifer53209 | |
| Friesland Copse | Jennifer53209 |
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