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We remember Cornelius Pearson Greenwood
We remember Cornelius Pearson Greenwood
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Willow Grove, Cottingham, Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498194
1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8498204
1901
1901
location
70 Leonard Street, Sculcoates
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498204
1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8498199
1911
1911
employment
Builder
Source:8498199
1911
1911
location
18 Ash Grove, Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8498199
1911
1913
marriage
Gertrude Mary Spendlow
Source:8498190
14th February 1913
1913
children
Cornelius Greenwood
Source:8498186
11th July 1913
1914
children
Dennis Greenwood
Source:8498186
20th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:8498186
24th November 1914
1914
employment
Brick layer
Source:8498186
24th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8498186
24th November 1914
1914
location
12 Lanark Street, Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8498186
24th November 1914
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:1456990
29th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound above right eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:8498186
20th July 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
missing
Reported missing near Beaumont Hamel on 13 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme
Source:6988295
13th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
13/776
East Yorkshire Regiment
13 Battalion
Source:8498195
13th November 1916
1917
events
Pension awarded to Cornelius' widow and children
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:8498186
9th July 1917
1916
death
Source:7407115
13th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7407115
sibling
Philip Greenwood
Source:8498186
sibling
Sydney Greenwood
Source:8498186
sibling
Marjorie Greenwood
Source:8498186
sibling
Muriel Greenwood
Source:8498186
sibling
Jessie Greenwood
Source:8498186
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lanark Street, Hull, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th November 1914 | |
| 18 Ash Grove, Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 70 Leonard Street, Sculcoates | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Willow Grove, Cottingham, Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/776 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 13 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Greenwood | son | 11th July 1913 | |
| Dennis Greenwood | son | 20th September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Greenwood | father | ||
| Jesse Greenwood | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Greenwood | step-brother | ||
| Sydney Greenwood | step-brother | ||
| Marjorie Greenwood | step-sister | ||
| Muriel Greenwood | sister | ||
| Jessie Greenwood | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Mary Spendlow | wife | 14th February 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-24 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of Cornelius Pearson GreenwoodPrivate Cornelius Pearson Greenwood 13 Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment Pte Greenwood served with D Company. He was reported missing near Beaumont Hamel on 13 November 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Cornelius Pearson Greenwood | Charlotte33 |
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