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We remember David Griffin
We remember David Griffin
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
Randalls Green, Chalford, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6648013
1901
1911
employment
turner, engineering works
Source:6648017
1911
1912
employment
Engineering Apprentice
Abdula and Mithcell
Brinscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6156441
1912
1913
employment
Fitter and turner
JES Motor Works
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:6156441
1913 - 12th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 21
Source:6156441
12th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6156441
12th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
79407
Royal Field Artillery
No 3 Depot RFA
Source:6156441
12th August 1914 - 2nd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner (Fitter)
79407
Royal Field Artillery
78th Brigade
Source:6156441
2nd November 1914 - 4th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Fitter
79407
Royal Field Artillery
68th Brigade
Source:6156441
4th February 1915 - 5th April 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6156441
July 1915 - October 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6156441
15th October 1915 - 9th January 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Injury to legs
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156441
17th December 1915 - 27th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156441
9th January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
None given but presumably from leg wound and influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156441
27th January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Debility
Hospital/Institution
Source:6156441
17th March 1916 - 8th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Fitter
79407
Royal Field Artillery
58th Brigade
Source:6156441
5th April 1916 - 25th October 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6156441
8th April 1916 - 25th June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6156441
3rd July 1916 - 25th October 1916
1916
location
Woodview, Dark Lane, Chalford, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156441
1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7108855
sibling
Charles Griffin
Source:6648013
sibling
Mary Griffin
Source:6648013
sibling
Florence Griffin
Source:6648013
sibling
Alice Griffin
Source:6648013
location
Dark Lane, Chalford, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6648017
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7108855
Source:6156441
25th October 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Griffin |
| Source | 1470262 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Lane, Chalford, Glos | United Kingdom | |||
| Randalls Green, Chalford, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Woodview, Dark Lane, Chalford, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 79407 | Royal Field Artillery | 68th Brigade | Fitter | |
| British Army | 79407 | Royal Field Artillery | 58th Brigade | Fitter | |
| British Army | 79407 | Royal Field Artillery | 78th Brigade | Gunner (Fitter) | |
| British Army | 79407 | Royal Field Artillery | No 3 Depot RFA | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Elizabeth Griffin | mother | ||
| Frank Griffin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Griffin | brother | ||
| Mary Griffin | sister | ||
| Florence Griffin | sister | ||
| Alice Griffin | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-12 | 5'8" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Record | Heather16386 | |
| 'Stroud News' | Camilla1017 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RFA Cap Badge | D136133 |
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