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We remember George Henry Gilbert
We remember George Henry Gilbert
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Alice Emma Newman Half Sister
Source:8535681
1871
1873
sibling
Ellen Maria Newman Half Sister
Source:8535681
1873
1882
1891
location
Stechford Village, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535683
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Carpenters Apprentice
Source:8535685
31st March 1901
1901
location
Flaxley Road, Stechford, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535685
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Constance Vann
Source:8965439
1910
1911
employment
Carpenter
Source:8535681
2nd April 1911
1911
location
36 Lyttleton Road, Stechford, Yardley, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535681
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Muriel Esther Gilbert
Source:8532632
20th October 1913
1916
employment
Carpenter and joiner
Source:8532632
12th July 1916
1916
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8532632
23rd September 1916
1916
children
Morris Alan Gilbert
Source:8532632
24th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
241568
Royal Engineers
Source:8532632
21st February 1917
service
British Army
Private
76617
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1347620
service
British Army
Private
86952
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:8532632
1918
death
Died while a prisoner of war.
France
Source:8532629
Source:8532632
28th July 1918
burial
France
III. P. 7.
Source:8532629
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Gilbert |
| Source | 8532632 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Lyttleton Road, Stechford, Yardley, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Flaxley Road, Stechford, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Stechford Village, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 76617 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 86952 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 241568 | Royal Engineers | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Esther Gilbert | daughter | 20th October 1913 | |
| Morris Alan Gilbert | son | 24th December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Gilbert | mother | ||
| John Gilbert | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Emma Newman Half sister | sister | 1871 | |
| Ellen Maria Newman Half sister | sister | 1873 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Vann | wife | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-12 | 5'10" |
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Biographical detailsResearch performed on the WW1 War Memorial in Stechford, Birmingham , West Midlands, England.Contributed by:
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Biographical detailsResearch performed on the WW1 War Memorial in Stechford, Birmingham , West Midlands, England.Contributed by:
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Gilbert / Newman Family TreeGeorge Henry GILBERT was the Half Uncle of George Edward NEWMANContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
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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 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Biographical details | Sharon36563 | |
| Biographical details | Sharon36563 | |
| Stechford War Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Close up of the War Memorial. | Sharon36563 | |
| Gilbert / Newman Family Tree | Sharon36563 |
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