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We remember George H Greatbanks
We remember George H Greatbanks
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1896
sibling
Annie Greatbanks
Source:6995734
1896
1900
sibling
Hilda Greatbanks
Source:6995734
1900
1902
sibling
Sydney Greatbanks
Source:6995734
1902
1909
sibling
Fred Greatbanks
Source:6995734
1909
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6995734
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 1
11215
Manchester Regiment
Source:1433120
service
British Army
Serjeant
11215
Manchester Regiment
Source:1433120
1918
death
Died of wounds
Unknown - however. Promoted to Sergeant 1916, sometime around 1917 become unfit for service. Home 1917, Pension 1918. May 1918 dies from wounds. Buried Philips Park Cemetery.
France
Source:7166371
Source:1433120
21st May 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7166371
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George H |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Greatbanks |
| Source | 1433120 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11215 | Manchester Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 11215 | Manchester Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| George Greatbanks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Greatbanks | sister | 1896 | |
| Hilda Greatbanks | sister | 1900 | |
| Sydney Greatbanks | brother | 1902 | |
| Fred Greatbanks | brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blue | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Leslie721 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC war graves website | Leslie721 |
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