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We remember William Growdridge
We remember William Growdridge
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Lucy Growdridge
Source:9489041
1879
1882
1885
sibling
Mary Growdridge
Source:9489041
1885
1887
sibling
Sarah Growdridge
Source:9489041
1887
1889
sibling
Lilla Growdridge
Source:9489041
1889
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9489041
5th April 1891
1891
location
1 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9489041
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Ernest Harry Growdridge
Source:9489047
1896
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9489044
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Shoe Finisher
Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9489044
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9489044
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9489047
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Brick Kiln Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9489047
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hosiery Hand
Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9489047
4th April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9489010
27th February 1915 - 12th January 1918
1915
hospitalisation
Lying sick in a military hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:9488925
17th September 1915
1915
location
Military Hospital
France
away from home address
Source:9488925
17th September 1915
1918
dates
Age 35
Source:9489025
12th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
240008
Leicestershire Regiment
1st/5th Battalion
Source:9488903
12th January 1918
1918
location
34 Queen's Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9489025
12th January 1918
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre Belgium
Other War Service Award
Source:9489137
12th April 1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
384
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1490873
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
240608
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1490873
1918
death
Died of wounds
PD. The War Diary for today records. TRENCHES. The Sergeant wounded the previous day died at CHOQUES.
Choques, Somme
France
Source:9488903
Source:9489025
12th January 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. O. 1.
Source:9488903
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Growdridge |
| Source | 1490873 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 1 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 34 Queen's Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th January 1918 | |
| 4 Brick Kiln Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Military Hospital | France | away from home address | known 17th September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 384 | Leicestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 240608 | Leicestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 240008 | Leicestershire Regiment | 1st/5th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre Belgium | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Growdridge nee | mother | ||
| Henry Growdridge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Growdridge | sister | 1879 | |
| Mary Growdridge | sister | 1885 | |
| Sarah Growdridge | sister | 1887 | |
| Lilla Growdridge | sister | 1889 | |
| Ernest Harry Growdridge | brother | 1896 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ann144206 | |
| Birmingham Daily Gazette 17 September 1915 | Ann144206 | |
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Ann144206 | |
| The London Gazette 12 April 1918 | Ann144206 |
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We remember William Growdridge
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