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We remember David James Hewitt Game
We remember David James Hewitt Game
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Charles Henry Game
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September 1879
1881
sibling
Beatrice E. J. Game
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September 1881
1886
sibling
Maude Annie.d. Game
Source:6176819
September 1886
1888
location
10 Albert Street, Cambridge,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176819
1888
1888
birth
Albert Street, Fitzroy Street, Cambridge
United Kingdom
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Source:6176798
23rd August 1888
1889
sibling
Mary Emily M Game
Source:6176819
1889
1891
sibling
Thomas Arthur H Game
Source:6176819
June 1891
1893
location
23 George Street, Chesterton Fulbourn, Cambridge.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176819
1893
1893
sibling
Bessie Margaret Elsie Game
Source:6176819
July 1893
1896
sibling
Leonard Game
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1896
1901
sibling
Denis Leonard William Game
Source:6176819
March 1901
1904
enlistment
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:6177561
16th May 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7499
South Lancs
1st Battalion South Lancs
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16th May 1904 - 7th January 1913
1911
location
. Leam Cottages, I Dormer Place. Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176819
1911
1913
discharge
Source:6177902
7th January 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7499
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion BEF
Source:6177902
7th September 1914 - 17th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th September 1914 - 16th November 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
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13th November 1914 - 25th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
7499
South Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion BEF
Source:6177902
26th July 1915 - 14th February 1919
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6177902
26th July 1915 - 15th February 1916
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:6177902
16th February 1916 - 14th February 1919
1917
appointments
"C" Stokes Mortar Battery
Source:6177902
11th January 1917 - 15th May 1917
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
1920
marriage
Ellen Louisa DONALD
Source:6176819
31st July 1920
1921
children
David John Donald Game
Source:6176819
22nd July 1921
1922
location
Russell Street, Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176819
1922
1923
events
David James Game
Enlistment in The East Lancs Regiment
Warwick
United Kingdom
Source:6177902
15th March 1923 - 14th March 1927
1923
location
Waverley Road, Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176819
1923
1926
children
Jean Nellie Game
Source:6176819
27th December 1926
1927
discharge
Source:6177902
14th March 1927
1928
location
107 Beresford Avenue Foleshill Coventry
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176819
1928 - 1964
education
Shrubland Street School
Shrubland Street Leamington Spa
United Kingdom
Source:6176819
employment
Porter
Leamington Spa Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:6176819
events
Father and Son
Sporting
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:6176819
1964
death
Not War Related
Beresford Avenue, Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:6176798
14th December 1964
burial
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:6176798
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . Leam Cottages, I Dormer Place. Leamington Spa | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 10 Albert Street, Cambridge, | United Kingdom | parents address | 1888 | |
| 107 Beresford Avenue Foleshill Coventry | United Kingdom | their own address | 1928 - 1964 | |
| 23 George Street, Chesterton Fulbourn, Cambridge. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1893 | |
| Russell Street, Leamington Spa | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 | |
| Waverley Road, Leamington Spa | United Kingdom | their own address | 1923 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7499 | South Lancs | 1st Battalion South Lancs | Private | |
| British Army | 7499 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion BEF | Private | |
| British Army | 7499 | South Lancashire Regiment | 6th Battalion BEF | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David John Donald Game | son | 22nd July 1921 | |
| Jean Nellie Game | daughter | 27th December 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Marion Sarah Hearn Game | mother | ||
| Charles Game | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Game | brother | September 1879 | |
| Beatrice E. J. Game | sister | September 1881 | |
| Maude Annie.d. Game | sister | September 1886 | |
| Mary Emily M Game | sister | 1889 | |
| Thomas Arthur H Game | brother | June 1891 | |
| Bessie Margaret Elsie Game | sister | July 1893 | |
| Leonard Game | brother | 1896 | |
| Denis Leonard William Game | brother | March 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Louisa DONALD | wife | 31st July 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | D Brown | L Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-05-16 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
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| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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David James Game1904 aged 15 years old in dress uniform, he lied about his age, on his Army Service Records his age was down as 18 years and 3 months
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DAVID JAMES GAME Medal Index CardMedal Index Card acquired from National ArchivesContributed by:
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Grandad with his stripesGrandad was made a Sergeant in 1916 at Gallipoli
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Grandad on the hospital balconyGrandad in the UK recovering from wounds, received 13/11/1914Contributed by:
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First Post ladies in Leamington 1914/18My grandmother is the shorter lady on the LHSContributed by:
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Wedding DayGran and Grandad could not be at their son's wedding as it was wartime, and he was married in Scotland, whilst stationed there.Contributed by:
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Grandad's Mother, JaneThis was Janes passport photo when they went to CanadaContributed by:
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Denis and PeggyDenis, Grandad's youngest brother and his wife at home in CanadaContributed by:
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Maude GameGrandad's sister, Maud came to visit her brother a number of times.Contributed by:
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DAVID JAMES GAME Medals belonging to my GrandadGrandad has the small heraldic rose attached to ribbonContributed by:
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Diary Extract from 2nd Battalion South LancsInformation for the 12th and 13th November 1914Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Family | Patricia27968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| David James Game | Patricia27968 | |
| DAVID JAMES GAME Medal Index Card | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Records | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Army Service Record | Patricia27968 | |
| Grandad with his stripes | Patricia27968 | |
| Grandad on the hospital balcony | Patricia27968 | |
| David James Hewitt Game | Patricia27968 | |
| Charles Henry | Patricia27968 | |
| Father and son | Patricia27968 | |
| First Post ladies in Leamington 1914/18 | Patricia27968 | |
| Family Photo | Patricia27968 | |
| Father and Son | Patricia27968 | |
| Wedding Day | Patricia27968 | |
| Nellie Game | Patricia27968 | |
| Good Looker | Patricia27968 | |
| Wedding Day | Patricia27968 | |
| Wedding Day | Patricia27968 | |
| Grandad's Mother, Jane | Patricia27968 | |
| Charles the Matriach | Patricia27968 | |
| Sister Beatrice | Patricia27968 | |
| Denis and Peggy | Patricia27968 | |
| Denis | Patricia27968 | |
| Emily Game | Patricia27968 | |
| Maude Game | Patricia27968 | |
| Tom Game | Patricia27968 | |
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| DAVID JAMES GAME Medals belonging to my Grandad | Patricia27968 | |
| Medal information | Patricia27968 | |
| Reason fo medals | Patricia27968 | |
| Extract from War Diary | Patricia27968 | |
| Extract from War Diary | Patricia27968 | |
| Diary Extract from 2nd Battalion South Lancs | Patricia27968 |
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