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We remember Herbert W Grist
We remember Herbert W Grist
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Lily Eliza Grist
Source:6193480
1872
1874
sibling
Edward Henry Grist
Source:6193480
1874
1877
sibling
Rose Ellen Grist
Source:6193480
1877
1880
1882
sibling
Arthur James Grist
Source:6193480
1882
1899
marriage
Ellen Jordan
Source:6193480
25th December 1899
1900
children
Beatrice Emily Grist
Source:6193485
1900
1908
children
Emily Ellen Grist
Source:6193485
1908
1911
location
16 Curriers Lane Ipswich Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6193485
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Herbert H Grist
Source:6193485
1911
1915
employment
Labourer
G E Railways
Ipswich Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6193485
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Ipswich Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6193480
10th December 1915
service
British Army
Sapper
347542
Royal Engineers
Source:1485713
service
British Army
Private
237300
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1485713
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/279106
Royal Engineers
Source:1485713
service
British Army
Driver
347542
Royal Engineers
Source:6193480
service
British Army
Driver
237300
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6193480
service
British Army
WR/279106
Royal Engineers
Source:6193480
1945
death
Ipswich Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6193480
1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert W |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Grist |
| Source | 1485713 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Curriers Lane Ipswich Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 347542 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 237300 | Royal Field Artillery | Private | ||
| British Army | WR/279106 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 347542 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | 237300 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | WR/279106 | Royal Engineers |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Emily Grist | daughter | 1900 | |
| Emily Ellen Grist | daughter | 1908 | |
| Herbert H Grist | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Gardner | mother | ||
| Henry Grist | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Eliza Grist | sister | 1872 | |
| Edward Henry Grist | brother | 1874 | |
| Rose Ellen Grist | sister | 1877 | |
| Arthur James Grist | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Jordan | wife | 25th December 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Herbert William Grist in his army uniform.Herbert in his uniform with wife Ellen
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Maureen28903 | |
| 1911 Census for England & Wales | Maureen28903 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert William Grist in his army uniform. | Maureen28903 |
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