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We remember Harold Grimson
We remember Harold Grimson
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Annie M Grimson
Source:6177390
1871
1873
sibling
Amy J Grimson
Source:6177390
1873
1874
sibling
Jessie Grimson
Source:6177390
1874
1878
sibling
Ellen E Grimson
Source:6177390
1878
1879
sibling
Samuel Grimson
Source:6177390
1879
1881
sibling
Robert A Grimson
Source:6177390
1881
1882
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6177390
1891
1911
location
282 Kings Road, Chelsea
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6191480
1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6650020
15th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9523
2nd Reserve Cavalry Regiment
Source:6650020
15th August 1914 - 7th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
D/9523
6th Dragoons (Inniskilling)
Source:6650020
8th November 1914 - 1st December 1917
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6650020
9th February 1915 - 1st December 1917
1915
hospitalisation
Measles
Hospital/Institution
Source:6650020
14th March 1915 - 20th April 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6650020
May 1917 - November 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the charge of Guislain, part of the Battle of Cambrai.
Cambrai
France
Source:7266945
Source:6650094
1st December 1917
burial
Aisne
Buried in the Beaurevoir British Cemetery in Beaurevoir, France
France
Source:7266945
Source:6191512
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Grimson |
| Source | 1483882 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Kings Road, Chelsea | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9523 | 2nd Reserve Cavalry Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | D/9523 | 6th Dragoons (Inniskilling) | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Bonarius | mother | ||
| Samuel D Grimson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M Grimson | sister | 1871 | |
| Amy J Grimson | sister | 1873 | |
| Jessie Grimson | sister | 1874 | |
| Ellen E Grimson | sister | 1878 | |
| Samuel Grimson | brother | 1879 | |
| Robert A Grimson | brother | 1881 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-15 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Beaurevoir British CemeteryPhoto of the Beaurevoir British Cemetery in France, where Harold Grimson is buried
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War Grave of Harold Grimson. © British War GravesThe headstone of Private Harold Grimson of the 6th Dragoons, buried in the Beaurevoir British Cemetery in France. Photo from British War Graves http://www.britishwargraves.co.uk/
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Libby27444 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Libby27444 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Jo27523 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo27523 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jo27523 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo27523 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Harold Grimson | Jo27523 | |
| Report on the Battle of Cambrai and charge of Guislain Ridge | Jo27523 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beaurevoir British Cemetery | Jo27523 | |
| War Grave of Harold Grimson. © British War Graves | Jo27523 | |
| ICRC | john14663 |
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