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We remember John George Grimes
We remember John George Grimes
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Queen Street, Garston, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 3, Carpathia Street, Garston, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | 15th February 1913 - 27th April 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8258 | King's Liverpool Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 8258 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Serjeant |
| 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 |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Grimes | son | 14th January 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen Mercer | mother | ||
| John Robert Grimes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Joseph Grimes | brother | January 1880 | |
| Florence Grimes | sister | January 1882 | |
| William Edward Grimes | brother | 21st July 1887 | |
| Sarah Grimes | sister | October 1889 | |
| Annie Grimes | sister | 3rd January 1895 | |
| Ethel Grimes | sister | October 1898 | |
| Albert Grimes | brother | 11th March 1901 | |
| Robert James Grimes | brother | 28th July 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Jones | wife | 15th February 1913 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-05-11 | 5'6" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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