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We remember William Ewart Growdridge
We remember William Ewart Growdridge
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1896
sibling
Edith Growdridge
Source:9490957
1896
1899
sibling
Maude Growdridge
Source:9490957
1899
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9490985
31st March 1901
1901
location
39 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9490985
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Sidney Growdridge
Source:9490957
1904
1908
sibling
Stanley Growdridge
Source:9490957
1908
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9490957
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9490957
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Hosiery
Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9490877
23rd November 1914
1914
enlistment
Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9490877
23rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
54954
Royal Garrison Artillery
44th Company
Source:9490922
23rd November 1914
1914
location
59 Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9490877
23rd November 1914
1914
location
9 Occupation Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9490877
23rd November 1914
1915
marriage
Ann Farmer
Source:9490947
27th February 1915
1915
children
Nancy Marion Growdridge
Source:9490877
27th July 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9490877
25th June 1916
1916
location
General Hospital Rouen
France
away from home address
Source:9490877
25th June 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
I.C.T. (Inflammation of the Connective Tissue) thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9490800
29th June 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Initally hospitalised with trench fever and the cellulitis developed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9490800
1st July 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
location
Adelaide Hospital, Dublin
Ireland
other group residence address
Source:9490800
1st July 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
location
Holywood Military Convalescent Hospital. Co. Down
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9490800
26th September 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Pyrexia of Uncertain/unknown origin
Hospital/Institution
Source:9490800
23rd January 1918 - 18th May 1918
1918
location
G Ward, Ist Western General Hospital, Fazarkerley, Liverpool
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9490800
23rd January 1918 - 26th January 1918
1918
location
Military Hospital, Aigburth Pavilion, Liverpool
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9490800
26th January 1918 - 9th March 1918
1918
location
Royal Artillery C Depot, Ripon, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9490800
21st March 1918 - 18th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9490800
9th February 1919
1920
children
George A. Growdridge
Source:9491059
1920
1923
children
John W. Growdridge
Source:9491059
1923
1965
death
Not War Related
Bingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9491018
Source:9490932
2nd April 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ewart |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Growdridge |
| Source | 9490800 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Turners Row, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 59 Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd November 1914 | |
| 9 Occupation Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd November 1914 | |
| Adelaide Hospital, Dublin | Ireland | other group residence address | 1st July 1916 - 18th August 1916 | |
| Clarendon Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| G Ward, Ist Western General Hospital, Fazarkerley, Liverpool | United Kingdom | away from home address | 23rd January 1918 - 26th January 1918 | |
| General Hospital Rouen | France | away from home address | 25th June 1916 - 1st July 1916 | |
| Holywood Military Convalescent Hospital. Co. Down | United Kingdom | away from home address | 26th September 1916 - 3rd November 1916 | |
| Military Hospital, Aigburth Pavilion, Liverpool | United Kingdom | away from home address | 26th January 1918 - 9th March 1918 | |
| Royal Artillery C Depot, Ripon, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 21st March 1918 - 18th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 54954 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 44th Company | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Marion Growdridge | daughter | 27th July 1915 | |
| George A. Growdridge | son | 1920 | |
| John W. Growdridge | son | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Growdridge | father | ||
| Elizabeth Growdridge nee Beasley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Growdridge | sister | 1896 | |
| Maude Growdridge | sister | 1899 | |
| Sidney Growdridge | brother | 1904 | |
| Stanley Growdridge | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Farmer | wife | 27th February 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-23 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eve of War Register 1939 | Ann144206 | |
| Deceased Online Burial Indexes | Ann144206 | |
| Free UK Genealogy CIO | Ann144206 | |
| Free UK Genealogy CIO | Ann144206 |
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