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We remember Herbert John Geary
We remember Herbert John Geary
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1893
sibling
Annie Kate Geary
Source:9469662
26th July 1893
1895
sibling
Eva Mary Geary
Source:9469662
24th December 1895
1897
sibling
Arthur William James Geay
Source:9469662
25th February 1897
1901
location
Cottage, Crofton Hall, Orpington, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9469662
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Shop Assistant - Corn Trade
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9469674
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Medmore Cottage, Gladstone Road, Farnborough, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9469674
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9469505
30th March 1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9469648
10th May 1916
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9469525
28th January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9469648
17th September 1918
1939
employment
Corn Dealers Assistant
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9472246
29th September 1939
1939
location
2 Camden Grove Chislehurst, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9472246
29th September 1939
1964
location
2 Camden Grove Chislehurst, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9469589
29th May 1964
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1885
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:1318418
service
British Army
Corporal
21116
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1318418
1964
death
Not War Related
New Guys House, Guys Hospital, Bermondsey
United Kingdom
Source:9469589
29th May 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Geary |
| Source | 1318418 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Medmore Cottage, Gladstone Road, Farnborough, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2 Camden Grove Chislehurst, Kent | United Kingdom | known 29th September 1939 | ||
| 2 Camden Grove Chislehurst, Kent | United Kingdom | known 29th May 1964 | ||
| Cottage, Crofton Hall, Orpington, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1885 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 21116 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Walker | mother | ||
| John Geary | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Kate Geary | sister | 26th July 1893 | |
| Eva Mary Geary | sister | 24th December 1895 | |
| Arthur William James Geay | brother | 25th February 1897 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card | Ian155640 | |
| Military Medal announcement | Ian155640 | |
| Probate | Ian155640 | |
| Silver War Badge | Ian155640 | |
| 1901 Census | Ian155640 | |
| 191 Census | Ian155640 | |
| Sergeant Herbert John Geary | Ian155640 | |
| 1939 National Register | Ian155640 |
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