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We remember Barnett Griew
We remember Barnett Griew
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
171, Amhurst Road, Hackney, London NE.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5476464
5th December 1896 - February 1916
1908
education
To Senior School examination level.
Hackney Downs School
London
United Kingdom
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September 1908 - December 1913
1913
employment
Furniture maker
Family business
London
United Kingdom
Source:5476464
December 1913 - February 1916
1916
enlistment
Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:5476464
February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
1398
London Regiment
d company, 13th platoon, lond Battalion
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February 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
appointments
Battalion Scout and Mapmaker
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March 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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March 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
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10th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
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30th June 1916
1916
missing
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1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
1398
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
Source:1469454
service
British Army
Private
300863
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
Source:1469454
1916
death
Killed in Action
Missing on 1st July 1916 on the first day of The Battle of the Somme as part of The Gommecourt Diversion in France.
Gommecourt
France
Source:5476464
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
Unknown
France
Source:8675571
Source:5476464
sibling
Isaac Griew
Source:5476464
sibling
Fanny Griew
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sibling
Harry Griew
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sibling
Moss Griew
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sibling
Joe Griew
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sibling
Elsie Griew
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sibling
David Griew
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171, Amhurst Road, Hackney, London NE. | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th December 1896 - February 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1398 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 300863 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1398 | London Regiment | d company, 13th platoon, lond Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Griew | mother | ||
| Soloman Griew | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Griew | brother | ||
| Fanny Griew | sister | ||
| Harry Griew | brother | ||
| Moss Griew | brother | ||
| Joe Griew | brother | ||
| Elsie Griew | sister | ||
| David Griew | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896-12-05 | Jewish |
Media
Media
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Rifleman Barnett GriewBarnett Griew aged 20 had this photograph taken before he completed his training at Fovant, Wiltshire in 1916.
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Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme FranceThe Thiepval Memorial unveiled in 1932, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens to honour Private Barnett Griew and the 72,194 others who fought the Battles of the Somme and who have no known grave.Contributed by:
Anne1202 -
Postcard from Barney 29/4/1916Cartoon of his sports day. He was good at drawing as were many of his family.Contributed by:
Dot131056
Communities
Communities
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1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualtiesMore about 1/5 London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - 1 July 1916 casualties
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rifleman Barnett Griew | Sarah76 | |
| Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme France | Anne1202 | |
| Postcard from Barney 29/4/1916 | Dot131056 |
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