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We remember James Edward Grocott
We remember James Edward Grocott
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
George W Grocott
Source:8512400
1886
1888
sibling
Thomas H Grocott
Source:8512400
1888
1893
1895
sibling
Arthur L. Grocott
Source:8512400
1895
1895
sibling
Horace Grocott
Source:8512402
1895
1895
sibling
Harriet Grocott
Source:8512402
1895
1898
sibling
Jesse J Grocott
Source:8512400
1898
1901
location
95 Crewe Road , Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8512400
April 1901
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:8512402
April 1911
1911
location
The Fields, Alsager, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8512402
April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
17130
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:1486296
12th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1486296
November 1914
1917
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:8512409
17th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
17130
Grenadier Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8512409
17th October 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
Wounded in battle crossing the River Broembeek October 7th 1917
Etaples Military Hospital
France
Source:8512405
Source:8512821
16th October 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
XXX. D. 15
Source:8512405
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Grocott |
| Source | 8512412 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Crewe Road , Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| The Fields, Alsager, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17130 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17130 | Grenadier Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Grocott | mother | ||
| Thomas Grocott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Grocott | brother | 1886 | |
| Thomas H Grocott | brother | 1888 | |
| Arthur L. Grocott | brother | 1895 | |
| Jesse J Grocott | brother | 1898 | |
| Horace Grocott | brother | 1895 | |
| Harriet Grocott | sister | 1895 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Grenadier guards in the great war of 1914-1918 | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Etaples military cemetery | Rob23648 | |
| Medal Card | Rob23648 | |
| Register of effects | Rob23648 |
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