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We remember George Thomas Harrison
We remember George Thomas Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Edith Harrison
Source:9251142
1885
1887
1887
location
24 Broad Eye, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251139
10th September 1887
1899
sibling
Tom Hall
Source:9251142
1899
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9251142
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251142
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251142
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9251148
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shop Assistant
Stafford Co-op Society
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251148
2nd April 1911
1911
location
125 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251148
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:9251126
2nd September 1914
1914
employment
Grocer
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251126
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251126
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
T1/2019
Army Service Corps
not known
Source:9251126
2nd September 1914 - 18th May 1916
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9251126
13th November 1914 - 25th March 1919
1916
marriage
Ellen Sollom
Source:9251155
18th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T1/2019
Army Service Corps
2nd Indian Division Cavalry Reserve Park (later named 5th)
Source:9251126
19th May 1916 - 14th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Driver
T1/2019
Tank Corps
2 Gun Carrier Company
Source:9251126
15th November 1918 - 25th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9251126
23rd April 1919
1919
location
12 St Leonards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251126
23rd April 1919
1922
children
Leslie J Harrison
Source:9251155
17th December 1922
1939
dates
Age 52
Source:9251155
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Grocery Branch Manager
Co-operative Society
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251155
29th September 1939
1939
location
39 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9251155
29th September 1939
1960
death
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9251158
7th June 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Thomas |
| Initials | GT |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 9251126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Leonards Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 23rd April 1919 | ||
| 125 Oxford Gardens, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 13 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 24 Broad Eye, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th September 1887 | |
| 39 Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T1/2019 | Army Service Corps | 2nd Indian Division Cavalry Reserve Park (later named 5th) | Driver | |
| British Army | T1/2019 | Tank Corps | 2 Gun Carrier Company | Driver | |
| British Army | T1/2019 | Army Service Corps | not known | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie J Harrison | son | 17th December 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Harrison nee Allen | mother | ||
| George Thomas Harrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Harrison | sister | 1885 | |
| Tom Hall | step-brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Sollom | wife | 18th January 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 | Barry1338 |
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