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We remember James Andrew Gefaell
We remember James Andrew Gefaell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1884
location
31 Richard Street, Stepney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9031992
9th November 1884
1889
sibling
Ellen Gefaell
Source:8587642
1889
1891
sibling
Alice M Gefaell
Source:8587642
1891
1893
sibling
William Gefaell
Source:8587642
1893
1899
sibling
Charles Gefaell
Source:8587642
1899
1900
sibling
Edward Gefaell
Source:8587642
1900
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8587642
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Van Guard
London
United Kingdom
Source:8587642
31st March 1901
1901
location
37 Duckett Street, Mile End Old Town, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587642
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Maud A Vernon
Source:8587640
1910
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:8587638
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carman - Export Packers
London
United Kingdom
Source:8587638
2nd April 1911
1911
location
52 Blount Street, Limehouse, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8587638
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Ellen Gefaell
Source:8587638
1911
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7275360
23rd December 1917
enlistment
Stepney, London
United Kingdom
Source:7275360
service
British Army
Private
19978
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:1321316
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7275360
Source:8539560
23rd December 1917
burial
Greece
Plot B Grave Grave 258
Source:7275360
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Andrew |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Gefaell |
| Source | 8539560 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Richard Street, Stepney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th November 1884 | |
| 37 Duckett Street, Mile End Old Town, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 52 Blount Street, Limehouse, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19978 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gefaell | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gefaell | mother | ||
| James Andrew Gefaell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gefaell | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice M Gefaell | sister | 1891 | |
| William Gefaell | brother | 1893 | |
| Charles Gefaell | brother | 1899 | |
| Edward Gefaell | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud A Vernon | wife | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London, Docklands and East End Baptisms - Transcription | Susan31491 |
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