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We remember Harold Samuel Griffin
We remember Harold Samuel Griffin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
118 Fentham Road, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8982339
5th April 1891
1900
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8982352
1900 - 1905
1901
location
16 Radnor Road, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8982312
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Mary Gladys Griffin
Source:8982310
1902
1911
location
Norvene, Radnor Road, Handsworth, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8982310
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Margaret L Silvester
Source:8981857
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:1470961
1917
death
France
Source:1470961
Source:8990784
9th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8981855
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Samuel |
| Initials | HS |
| Last Name | Griffin |
| Source | 1470961 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Fentham Road, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 16 Radnor Road, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Norvene, Radnor Road, Handsworth, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Shropshire Light Infantry | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph James Griffin | father | ||
| Edith E Griffin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gladys Griffin | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret L Silvester | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Sec Lieut H S Griffin (Killed)From Birmingham Daily Post April 17, 1917Contributed by:
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HeadstoneFrom Find-a-grave https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=24736975&PIpi=21103757
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The Late Sec Lieut H S GriffinFrom Birmingham Daily Post April 24, 1917Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death of father | Andrew10867 | |
| Sec Lieut H S Griffin (Killed) | Andrew10867 | |
| Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| The Late Sec Lieut H S Griffin | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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