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We remember Hugh Owen Griffith
We remember Hugh Owen Griffith
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
William Williams
Source:8825561
1869
1881
sibling
John D Griffith
Source:8825591
1881
1883
sibling
Mary K Griffith
Source:8825591
1883
1883
sibling
David E Griffith
Source:8825591
1883
1886
1891
location
Vaynol Arms, Fron, Nant Uchaf, Llanberis
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8825597
1891
1901
location
Glanafon Terrace, Nant Peris, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8825591
1901
1911
children
Gwladys Myfannwy
Source:8825585
16th April 1911
1911
marriage
Barbara Pritchard
Source:8825603
1911
1911
location
Dolpens, Nant Peris, Llanberis
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8825585
1911
1912
children
Catherine
Source:8825561
2nd August 1912
1914
location
Bron Y Wyddfa, Nant Peris, Llanberis
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8825565
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2613
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8825561
7th November 1914
1914
children
David Emrys
Source:8825561
7th December 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8825561
August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Syphillis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8825561
4th December 1915 - 4th January 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
265870
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1/6th Battalion
Source:8825559
1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Egypt
Source:8825557
Source:8825559
6th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Owen |
| Initials | HO |
| Last Name | Griffith |
| Source | 8825585 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bron Y Wyddfa, Nant Peris, Llanberis | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| Dolpens, Nant Peris, Llanberis | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Glanafon Terrace, Nant Peris, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Vaynol Arms, Fron, Nant Uchaf, Llanberis | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 265870 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2613 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | daughter | 2nd August 1912 | |
| David Emrys | son | 7th December 1914 | |
| Gwladys Myfannwy | daughter | 16th April 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | mother | ||
| Owen Griffith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Williams | brother | 1869 | |
| John D Griffith | brother | 1881 | |
| Mary K Griffith | sister | 1883 | |
| David E Griffith | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Pritchard | wife | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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