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We remember George Gilruth
We remember George Gilruth
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1906
enlistment
Lochgelly, Fife
United Kingdom
Source:9165416
23rd November 1906
1907
events
Overstaying Leave
Military Discipline
Admonished offence but forfeits 5 days pay.
Source:9165416
18th September 1907
1910
events
Illtreating Horse and Insolent to an Officer
Military Discipline
Punishment - 48 hours detention.
Source:9165416
19th March 1910
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9165416
12th May 1915
employment
Miner
Source:9165416
service
British Army
Private
D/1210
6th Dragoon Guards
Source:1353100
service
British Army
Private
D/1210
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)
Source:7160597
location
6, Hallett St., West Bank, East London.
South Africa
parents address
Source:7160597
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7160597
Source:9165415
28th March 1918
burial
Oise
Estrees ST.Denis Military Cemetery, Oise, France - exhumed on 14 March 1922
France
D. 223.
Source:7160597
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Gilruth |
| Source | 1353100 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Hallett St., West Bank, East London. | South Africa | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/1210 | 6th Dragoon Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | D/1210 | 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet G. MacGillicuddy or Gilruth | mother | ||
| Thomas Gilruth | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-11-23 | 5'5" |
Media
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6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by George Gilruth.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Gilruth.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one George Gilruth.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Gilruth.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)More about 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)
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Verberie French National Cemetery, Oise, France.More about Verberie French National Cemetery, Oise, France.
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 | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Dragoons Guards (Carabiniers) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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