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We remember Horace George Grinsted
We remember Horace George Grinsted
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Alice M K Grinsted
Source:8626189
1872
1879
sibling
Clara Grinsted
Source:8626189
1879
1881
sibling
Florence Grinsted
Source:8626189
1881
1884
sibling
Alfred Frederick Grinsted
Source:8626192
1884
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8626191
5th April 1891
1891
location
28 Cholmeley Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8626191
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Elsie Louise Grinsted
Source:8626192
1891
1891
sibling
Elsie L Grinsted
Source:8626189
1891
1897
sibling
Leslie Randall Grinsted
Source:8626192
1897
1897
sibling
Ralph Andrew Grinsted
Source:8626192
1897
1900
sibling
Aubrey Preece Grinsted
Source:8626192
1900
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8626189
31st March 1901
1901
location
8 Manchester Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8626189
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8626192
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Commercial Clerk
Seed Establishment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8626192
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8626187
30th August 1916
1917
marriage
Nellie Wyeth
Source:9101130
3rd January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
135673
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8626187
6th January 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8626187
23rd January 1918 - 10th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8626187
5th March 1919
1939
employment
Senior Clerk - Biscuit Factory
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9101130
29th September 1939
1939
location
81 Beecham Road, Reading, Berkshre
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9101130
29th September 1939
1948
dates
Age 61
Source:8626194
1948
1948
death
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8626194
1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Grinsted |
| Source | 8626188 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cholmeley Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 8 Manchester Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 81 Beecham Road, Reading, Berkshre | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 135673 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Randall Grinsted | father | ||
| Ellen Eliza Grinsted | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Frederick Grinsted | brother | 1884 | |
| Leslie Randall Grinsted | brother | 1897 | |
| Ralph Andrew Grinsted | brother | 1897 | |
| Aubrey Preece Grinsted | brother | 1900 | |
| Elsie Louise Grinsted | sister | 1891 | |
| Alice M K Grinsted | sister | 1872 | |
| Clara Grinsted | sister | 1879 | |
| Florence Grinsted | sister | 1881 | |
| Elsie L Grinsted | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Wyeth | wife | 3rd January 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-30 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 | |
| Berkshire Burial Index - Transcription | Susan31491 |
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