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We remember George Gourley
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1880
sibling
James Gourley
Source:9005307
1880
1881
location
9 Woollett Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9005307
1881
1891
location
Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9005311
1891
1892
service
British Army
Boy
90288
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9005236
14th May 1892
1892
service
British Army
Trumpeter
90288
Royal Garrison Artillery
16 Coy
Source:9005236
17th December 1892
1896
service
British Army
Gunner
90288
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9005236
9th May 1896
1911
location
No 1 Company Royal Garrison Artillery at Elms
Malta
military residence address
Source:9005493
1911
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
15345
Royal Field Artillery
No 4 Depot
Source:9005236
26th September 1914
1915
marriage
Robinia McWatt
Source:9005236
5th January 1915
1915
children
George Ernest Gourley
Source:9005236
30th September 1915
service
British Army
Corporal
90288
Royal Garrison Artillery
17 Company
Source:9005236
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Serjeant
L15345
Royal Field Artillery
82 Brigade
Source:9005236
location
13 Woollett Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9005236
location
29 Eluathan Mews, Formosa Street, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9005236
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Gourley |
| Source | 1403635 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Woollett Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 29 Eluathan Mews, Formosa Street, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 9 Woollett Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| No 1 Company Royal Garrison Artillery at Elms | Malta | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15345 | Royal Field Artillery | No 4 Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 90288 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Boy | ||
| British Army | 90288 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 16 Coy | Trumpeter | |
| British Army | 90288 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 90288 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 17 Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | L15345 | Royal Field Artillery | 82 Brigade | Battery Quarter Master Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ernest Gourley | son | 30th September 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| John Gourley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Gourley | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinia McWatt | wife | 5th January 1915 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Pension Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch England Births and Christenings | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census Chelsea, London | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Military Overseas (Malta) | Bearsted33934 |
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