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We remember David Gape
We remember David Gape
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
Foxhole Road, Lower Llansamlet, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8850307
1881
1883
sibling
Grace
Source:8850304
1883
1885
sibling
Rachal
Source:8850304
1885
1887
sibling
Willy J
Source:8850304
1887
1890
sibling
Rees
Source:8850304
1890
1891
location
Caepistill Street, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8850304
1891
1900
service
British Army
Private
6374
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8850306
5th March 1900 - 5th March 1912
1901
location
Hutment, Military Camp, Bulford, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8850300
1901
1904
marriage
Beatrice Penhorwood
Source:8850305
1904
1910
children
Beatrice Maud Penhorwood
Source:8850308
11th March 1910
1911
employment
Beltman At Fuel-Works
Source:8850305
1911
1911
location
12a Thomas Street, St Thomas, Swansea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8850305
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6374
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8850306
5th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8850306
19th September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7455111
Source:8850297
30th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7455111
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Gape |
| Source | 1296702 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a Thomas Street, St Thomas, Swansea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Caepistill Street, Swansea, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Foxhole Road, Lower Llansamlet, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Hutment, Military Camp, Bulford, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6374 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6374 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Maud Penhorwood | adopted daughter | 11th March 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Rees Gape | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace | sister | 1883 | |
| Rachal | sister | 1885 | |
| Willy J | brother | 1887 | |
| Rees | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Penhorwood | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Salisbury Club Memorial StoneThe Salisbury Club was in Wind Street, Swansea until 1935 The memorial stone was donated to Swansea museum when the club closed in 2015
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Death NoticePublished in The Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire RecorderContributed by:
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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 | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Club Memorial Stone | Selena49658 | |
| Death Notice | Selena49658 | |
| David | Selena49658 |
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