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We remember Walter G. Groves
We remember Walter G. Groves
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1903
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9011986
6th November 1903
1903
employment
labourer
Source:9011986
1903
1911
location
Bell St, Painswick, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:9012000
1911
1913
marriage
Grace Elizabeth Ryland
Source:9011986
14th June 1913
1914
children
Thora Grace Groves
Source:9011986
8th November 1914
1914
location
Tibbiwell Gardens, Painswick
United Kingdom
Source:9011986
1914
service
British Army
Private
8582
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1490763
1914
death
Killed in Action
Troyons
France
Source:7445142
Source:9011986
20th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7445142
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter G. |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Groves |
| Source | 7445142 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell St, Painswick, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Tibbiwell Gardens, Painswick | United Kingdom | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8582 | Durham Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thora Grace Groves | daughter | 8th November 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Elizabeth Ryland | wife | 14th June 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Story from 'Stroud Journal',Short, poignant article from local newspaper, October or November 1914
Contributed by:
Camilla1017
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Story from 'Stroud Journal', | Camilla1017 |
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