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We remember Horace William Girling
We remember Horace William Girling
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Charles
Source:8950432
1892
1893
1899
sibling
Gertrude
Source:8950432
1899
1901
location
Coleridge Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8950432
1901
1911
employment
Clerk, Printers Offices
Source:8950430
1911
1911
location
72 Hatherley Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8950430
1911
1917
marriage
Emily S Stacey
Source:8950416
1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
4988, 322223
London Regiment
1/6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles)
Source:8974228
1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8974212
14th August 1917
1919
children
Douglas S
Source:8974230
1919
1924
children
Daphne S
Source:8974232
1924
service
British Army
Serjeant
608192
London Regiment
18th lond Battalion
Source:1355067
1967
death
Unknown
Newton Abbot, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8950465
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Girling, |
| Source | 8974220 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Hatherley Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Coleridge Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 608192 | London Regiment | 18th lond Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4988, 322223 | London Regiment | 1/6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas S | son | 1919 | |
| Daphne S | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | mother | ||
| George Girling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles | brother | 1892 | |
| Gertrude | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily S Stacey | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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London GazetteSgt. Girling's M.M. entry in the London Gazette, 14th August 1917.Contributed by:
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Cast Iron SixthH.W.Girling's entry in the Military Medal Honours List in the Battalion history, 'The Cast iron Sixth' by Capt. E.G.GodfreyContributed by:
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MedalsSgt. Girlings medals. Image from the auction house, The Saleroom, 2014.Contributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Auction room sale of Sgt. Girling's medals | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt. Girling | Susan26537 | |
| London Gazette | Susan26537 | |
| Cast Iron Sixth | Susan26537 | |
| Medals | Susan26537 |
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We remember Horace William Girling
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