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We remember George Elliot Grant
We remember George Elliot Grant
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
United Kingdom
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11th July 1884
1915
enlistment
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
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1915
1916
children
Frederick Arthur Grant
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31st August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Inflammation of Connective Tissue (right foot)
Hospital/Institution
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6th February 1917
events
Transferred to new Corps
Change of unit
No further dates of enlistment and re-mustering have yet been found.
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marriage
Elizabeth Elton
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service
British Army
Private
18429
Hampshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
152634
Machine Gun Corps
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service
British Army
Private
152634
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
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service
British Army
Private
18429
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
2nd
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service
British Army
Private
152634
MACHINE GUN CORPS
50th MGC Coy
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
Killed in Action
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23rd October 1918
burial
Nord
France
Location C.2.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Elliot |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Grant |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18429 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 152634 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 152634 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private | ||
| British Army | 18429 | HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT | 2nd | Private | |
| British Army | 152634 | MACHINE GUN CORPS | 50th MGC Coy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Arthur Grant | son | 31st August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Grant | mother | ||
| Thomas Grant | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Elton | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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152634 PTE GEORGE ELLIOT GRANT 34 KIA 23 OCT 1918Quietiste military cemetery Le Cateau France, position C.2 A further 17 graves of members of the MGC are buried here,including 3 officers. The Dade's of their deaths are recorded as the 17 & 23 Oct 18 and one on the 18 Oct 18.
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George GRANT in Army UniformPhoto most likely taken whilst George was serving in the Hampshire RegimentContributed by:
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George GRANT in Army UniformPhoto most likely taken, whilst still serving with The Hampshire Regiment.Contributed by:
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George GRANT in Hostpitals UniformIn hostpitals dress, most likely recovering from Trench Foot.Contributed by:
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George GRANT in Hostpitals UniformIn Hostpitals dress, possible recovering from Trench Foot.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGE GRANT ROLL OF HONOUR | Nigel87879 | |
| GEORGE GRANT ROLL OF HONOUR | Nigel87879 | |
| GEORGE GRANT ROLL OF HONOUR | Nigel87879 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 152634 PTE GEORGE ELLIOT GRANT 34 KIA 23 OCT 1918 | Nigel87879 | |
| George GRANT in Army Uniform | Nigel87879 | |
| George GRANT in Army Uniform | Nigel87879 | |
| George GRANT in Hostpitals Uniform | Nigel87879 | |
| George GRANT in Hostpitals Uniform | Nigel87879 | |
| George GRANT | Nigel87879 |
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