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We remember Solomon Grinstead
We remember Solomon Grinstead
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6248086
1911
1911
employment
Hairdresser's assistant
Source:6248086
1911
1918
dates
Age 30
Source:6248078
24th September 1918
education
St Mary's Higher Grade School
Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:6248072
service
British Army
Private
3240
Royal East Kent Yeomanry
Source:1485111
service
British Army
Private
G/17607
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:1485111
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7067498
Source:6248072
24th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7067498
sibling
Herbert Stanley Grinstead
Source:6248086
sibling
Daisy Grinstead
Source:6248086
sibling
Walter Grinstead
Source:6248086
sibling
Tottie Grinstead
Source:6248086
location
123 Dover Road, Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:6248072
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Solomon |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Grinstead |
| Source | 1485111 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Dover Road, Folkestone | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3240 | Royal East Kent Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | G/17607 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keziah Grinstead | mother | ||
| Alfred Grinstead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Stanley Grinstead | brother | ||
| Daisy Grinstead | sister | ||
| Walter Grinstead | brother | ||
| Tottie Grinstead | sister |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour & Certificate of Glory CardsMore about Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour & Certificate of Glory Cards
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob1245 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour and Certificate of Glory Cards | Rob1245 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty Database | Rob1245 |
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