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We remember George Wilfred Harlow
We remember George Wilfred Harlow
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
location
Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9396460
1898 - 1899
1898
sibling
Richard Harlow
Source:9396460
24th July 1898
1899
location
90 High Street, Anstey, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9396460
1899 - 1916
1901
sibling
Evelyn Harlow
Source:9396460
15th April 1901
1902
sibling
Connie Harlow
Source:9396460
3rd July 1902
1904
sibling
Lena Harlow
Source:9396460
5th November 1904
1905
sibling
Ada Harlow
Source:9396460
12th January 1905
1908
sibling
Amy Harlow
Source:9396460
24th February 1908
1910
sibling
Emily Harlow
Source:9396460
28th June 1910
1911
sibling
Olive Harlow
Source:9396460
11th August 1911
1913
sibling
John William Harlow
Source:9396460
18th January 1913
1913
sibling
Harry Harlow
Source:9396460
24th December 1913
1915
sibling
Fred Harlow
Source:9396460
18th August 1915
1916
enlistment
Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:9396556
27th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
24186
Leicestershire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9396556
27th March 1916 - 26th September 1916
1916
location
23 Albion Street, Anstey, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9396460
1916 - 1916
employment
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Anstey, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9396460
service
British Army
Private
24186
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:1563836
1916
death
Died of wounds
36 CC Station, Heilly, Mericourt L'Abbe, Somme
France
Source:9396073
26th September 1916
burial
Merricourt L'Abbe, Somme
France
IV. I. 16
Source:9396556
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Albion Street, Anstey, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1916 - 1916 | |
| 90 High Street, Anstey, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1899 - 1916 | |
| Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1898 - 1899 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24186 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 24186 | Leicestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Harlow nee Johnson | mother | ||
| George Harry Harlow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Harlow | brother | 24th July 1898 | |
| Evelyn Harlow | sister | 15th April 1901 | |
| Connie Harlow | sister | 3rd July 1902 | |
| Lena Harlow | sister | 5th November 1904 | |
| Ada Harlow | sister | 12th January 1905 | |
| Amy Harlow | sister | 24th February 1908 | |
| Emily Harlow | sister | 28th June 1910 | |
| Olive Harlow | sister | 11th August 1911 | |
| Harry Harlow | brother | 24th December 1913 | |
| Fred Harlow | brother | 18th August 1915 | |
| John William Harlow | brother | 18th January 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-27 | 5'3" |
Media
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Anstey War MemorialAnstey War Memorial - note that they have recorded is name as WJ Harlow, as opposed to GW Harlow.Contributed by:
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915 | mark144180 | |
| UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947 | mark144180 | |
| 1911 England Census | mark144180 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | mark144180 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilf Harlow 1916 | mark144180 | |
| CWWG Grave Registration Report | mark144180 | |
| Grave Registration Report | mark144180 | |
| Anstey War Memorial | mark144180 |
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