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We remember Norman Gordon Balch
We remember Norman Gordon Balch
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Maud Mildred Balch
Source:9226467
1888
1889
sibling
Helen May Balch
Source:9226467
1889
1891
sibling
Florence Beatrice Balch
Source:9226467
1891
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9226490
31st March 1901
1901
location
47. Albyn Road, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9226490
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Dorothy Balch
Source:9226467
1904
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9226467
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Egerton Road, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9226467
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 18
Source:9226255
30th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:9226255
30th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
1187
Royal Field Artillery
4th (Reserve) London Howitzer Brigade
Source:9226255
2nd October 1914
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
926305
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9226255
8th February 1916
1918
missing
service number 68949
Source:9226255
20th April 1918 - 28th April 1918
1918
internment
pow
Source:9226255
28th April 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Disembodied on Demobilization
Hospital/Institution
Source:9226255
24th February 1919
1926
marriage
Ethel M Clements
Source:9226459
1926
1941
dates
Age 45
Source:9226449
16th April 1941
1941
location
64. Lansdowne Road, Sundridge Park, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9226449
16th April 1941
1941
death
Civilian war death
64, Lansdowne Road, Bromley. Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9226345
16th April 1941
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Civilian War Dead
Source:9226449
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Gordon |
| Initials | NG |
| Last Name | Balch |
| Source | 9226256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Egerton Road, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 47. Albyn Road, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 64. Lansdowne Road, Sundridge Park, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th April 1941 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1187 | Royal Field Artillery | 4th (Reserve) London Howitzer Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 926305 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Maria Balch | mother | ||
| Frederick Balch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Mildred Balch | sister | 1888 | |
| Helen May Balch | sister | 1889 | |
| Florence Beatrice Balch | sister | 1891 | |
| Dorothy Balch | sister | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel M Clements | wife | 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-22 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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U.K. WW2 Civilian CasualtiesNorman Gordon Balch Estimated Birth Year 1896 Died 16 Apr 1941 at 64, Lansdowne Road, (Bromley Kent)
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| 17th April 1941 Heavy attack on London | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| U.K. WW2 Civilian Casualties | Jonathan101862 |
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