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We remember Percy Wilfred George
We remember Percy Wilfred George
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1913
location
41 North Street, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659613
1913 - 1935
1913
dates
Age 21
Source:8659613
15th October 1913
1913
employment
Locomotive Engine Stoker
Great Western Railway
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8659613
15th October 1913
1913
marriage
Clara Maud Tilley
Source:8659613
15th October 1913
1916
children
Albert Wilfred George
Source:8659975
1st May 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR 290440
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Depot
Source:5491266
24th June 1917 - 24th March 1919
1917
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:5491266
25th June 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8659975
31st December 1917 - January 1919
1918
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
Labourer on Egyptian Railways
Source:8659975
19th April 1918
1918
children
Clara May George
Source:8659975
19th August 1918
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:5491266
24th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5491266
24th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
WR 290440 & 289169
Source:8659639
1919
1921
children
Dorothy Emma George
Source:8659975
31st December 1921
1925
children
Evelyn Queenie George
Source:8659975
14th April 1925
1928
children
Charles George
Source:8659625
4th August 1928
1933
children
Francis Kenneth George
Source:8659975
9th April 1933
1935
location
7 Baneswell Rd, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659613
1935 - 1960
1960
location
2 Plas Trosnant, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659613
1960 - 1962
hospitalisation
Hospitalised and returned home before Duration of War. Resumed civilian work - GWR, Jan 28, 1919 - Newport, Monmouthshire. Possibly malaria.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8660349
service
British Army
Sapper
WR 290440
Royal Engineers
Source:1325967
service
British Army
Sapper
WR290440
Royal Engineers
98th Light Railway Train Crew Company
Source:8660349
service
British Army
Egyptian Expeditionary Force
98th Light Railway Train Crew Company
Source:8660349
1962
death
Not War Related
2 Plas Trosnant, Cwmbran, Monmothshire
United Kingdom
Source:8659625
5th February 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Wilfred |
| Initials | PW |
| Last Name | George |
| Source | 8659601 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Plas Trosnant, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1960 - 1962 | |
| 41 North Street, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1913 - 1935 | |
| 7 Baneswell Rd, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1935 - 1960 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR 290440 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR 290440 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Depot | Sapper | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Labourer on Egyptian Railways | |||
| British Army | WR290440 | Royal Engineers | 98th Light Railway Train Crew Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | Egyptian Expeditionary Force | 98th Light Railway Train Crew Company | |||
| British Army | WR 290440 & 289169 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles George | son | 4th August 1928 | |
| Clara May George | daughter | 19th August 1918 | |
| Albert Wilfred George | son | 1st May 1916 | |
| Dorothy Emma George | daughter | 31st December 1921 | |
| Evelyn Queenie George | daughter | 14th April 1925 | |
| Francis Kenneth George | son | 9th April 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma George - nee Athay | mother | ||
| Charles George | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Maud Tilley | wife | 15th October 1913 |
Media
Media
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Percy Wilfrid GeorgePercy in uniform showing Royal Engineers shoulder titles.
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Birth CertificateCopy of birth certificate of Percy George, Newport, Monmouthshire.Contributed by:
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Service Medal Award RollWR290440 - Sapper - Percy Wilfred George - Victory & British War MedalContributed by:
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Clara May - Birth CertificateBirth certificate of daughter Clara May. Note Occupation of father - 'Labourer on Egyptian Railway, Royal Engineers'.Contributed by:
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Medal Index CardBritish War and Victory Medals awarded to Percy W George, Sapper, R.E.Contributed by:
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Service - Casualty Record (EXAMPLE)No traceable records for Percy Wilfred GEORGE - this 'hybrid' image is taken from Sappers with in his unit and with similar Regimantal Numbers.Contributed by:
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Service Summary ChartA visual image of the Service History of Percy George.Contributed by:
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Map of EEF, Egypt & PalestineMap with some information recorded regarding location of Percy.Contributed by:
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'Hybrid' Image of Areas ServedImage showing countries served by a soldier in 98th LRTC Company.Contributed by:
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Army Prayer BookPrayer Book of Sapper PW George RE - 98 Light Railway Train Crew Company. Kantara BD, Egypt - 1918.Contributed by:
Robert244
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll | Robert244 | |
| Percy Wilfrid George | Robert244 | |
| Birth Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Wedding Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Death Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Service Medal Award Roll | Robert244 | |
| Clara May - Birth Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Medal Index Card | Robert244 | |
| Service - Casualty Record (EXAMPLE) | Robert244 | |
| Service Summary Chart | Robert244 | |
| GWR Record of Service | Robert244 | |
| Map of EEF, Egypt & Palestine | Robert244 | |
| Voyage of the Osmanieh | Robert244 | |
| 'Hybrid' Image of Areas Served | Robert244 | |
| Army Prayer Book | Robert244 |
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