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We remember Cecil Gravestock
We remember Cecil Gravestock
Timeline
Timeline
1896
service
British Army
Private
C/16
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:1424650
service
British Army
Rifleman
C/16
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7423691
1916
death
Source:7423691
15th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7423691
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Gravestock |
| Source | 1424650 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | C/16 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | C/16 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Wheeler | mother | ||
| George Gravestock | father |
Media
Media
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Cecil's dog tagPhoto courtesy of Weston Turville Historical Society. http://www.wthsoc.org.uk/gallery/photographs-1/great-war-commemoration
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barry902 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Malcolm27017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gravestock Service Records | Malcolm27017 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil's dog tag | Deborah102878 | |
| baptism record | christine106129 |
Stories
Stories
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