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We remember Eric Llewellyn Gruchy
We remember Eric Llewellyn Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Alice Winifred Gruchy
Source:8763715
1880
1882
sibling
Charles Reginald Gruchy
Source:8763715
1882
1884
sibling
Jessie Irene Gruchy
Source:8763715
1884
1886
sibling
Ethel A Gruchy
Source:8763715
1886
1888
sibling
Gwladys L Gruchy
Source:8763715
1888
1889
sibling
Ernest Romeril Gruchy
Source:8763715
1889
1892
sibling
Elsie May Gruchy
Source:8763715
1892
1895
sibling
Oswald J Gruchy
Source:8763715
1895
1897
sibling
Gerald J Gruchy
Source:8763715
1897
1898
birth
Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8764120
Source:8763715
19th April 1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8763715
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Post Office, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763715
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8763716
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Fort Henry, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763716
2nd April 1911
1917
location
La Prevalaye, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763712
6th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8763712
7th May 1917
1917
employment
Student
Victoria College
St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8763712
7th May 1917
1917
enlistment
Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8763712
7th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
149076
Royal Garrison Artillery
462 Siege Battery
Source:8763712
7th May 1917 - 9th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
149076
Royal Garrison Artillery
224 Siege Battery
Source:8763712
10th August 1918 - 28th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
149076
Royal Garrison Artillery
No 36 Coastal Fire Command [Channel Islands]
Source:8763712
29th August 1918 - 4th April 1919
1918
hospitalisation
"Piles"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8763712
30th September 1918 - 10th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 21
Source:8764120
4th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8763712
4th April 1919
1928
children
Elizabeth May Gruchy
Source:8764121
26th May 1928
1931
children
Nancie Erica Gruchy
Source:8764121
19th February 1931
1932
children
Alan Eric Gruchy
Source:8765300
23rd December 1932
1934
children
Charles Richard Gruchy
Source:8765300
28th June 1934
1941
location
Pembroke House Hotel, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8764121
January 1941
1941
dates
Age 42
Source:8765300
20th January 1941
1941
employment
Hotel Manager
The Pembroke House Hotel
Pembroke Hotel, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Isles
United Kingdom
Source:8764121
20th January 1941
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8763712
1979
location
St Augustine's Home, New St John's Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8764121
December 1979
1980
dates
Age 81
Source:8764121
January 1980
1980
death
Not War Related
Eric Llewellyn Gruchy died some 62 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 81. His will passed probate on 7 January 1980.
St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8764121
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Llewellyn |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Gruchy |
| Source | 8763712 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Henry, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| La Prevalaye, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th May 1917 | |
| Pembroke House Hotel, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known January 1941 | |
| St Augustine's Home, New St John's Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known December 1979 | |
| The Post Office, Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 149076 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 462 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 149076 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 224 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 149076 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No 36 Coastal Fire Command [Channel Islands] | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth May Gruchy | daughter | 26th May 1928 | |
| Nancie Erica Gruchy | daughter | 19th February 1931 | |
| Alan Eric Gruchy | son | 23rd December 1932 | |
| Charles Richard Gruchy | son | 28th June 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gruchy nee Roberts | mother | ||
| Charles Romini Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Winifred Gruchy | sister | 1880 | |
| Charles Reginald Gruchy | brother | 1882 | |
| Jessie Irene Gruchy | sister | 1884 | |
| Ethel A Gruchy | sister | 1886 | |
| Gwladys L Gruchy | sister | 1888 | |
| Ernest Romeril Gruchy | brother | 1889 | |
| Elsie May Gruchy | sister | 1892 | |
| Oswald J Gruchy | brother | 1895 | |
| Gerald J Gruchy | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-07 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Eric Llewellyn Gruchy in 1941 (aged 42)Eric Llewellyn Gruchy in 1941 (aged 42) - This picture is entirely copyright of the Jersey Heritage Trust, and is reproduced here only as allowed by the Trust under limited license as part of a unique family history or genealogy.
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Eric Llewellyn Gruchy, Death NoticeDeath notice from Jersey Evening Post - this was in my grandmother's personal papers - she placed the notice.Contributed by:
Wendy134388
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Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Heritage Website - Eric Llewellyn Gruchy Data | Keith22624 | |
| Will and Testament of Eric Llewellyn Gruchy | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 533170 Charles Reginald Gruchy of the London Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Regiment of Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| Eric Llewellyn Gruchy in 1941 (aged 42) | Keith22624 | |
| Eric Llewellyn Gruchy, Death Notice | Wendy134388 |
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