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We remember Gerald Montague Hedley
We remember Gerald Montague Hedley
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9505562
5th April 1891
1891
location
Medomsley, County Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505562
5th April 1891
1901
location
34 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505565
30th March 1901
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9505565
31st March 1901
1911
location
High Mead, Bolton Crescent, Windsor, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8907496
2nd April 1911
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7247984
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:1822325
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:1822325
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7247984
Source:9505557
4th October 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7247984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gerald Montague |
| Initials | GM |
| Last Name | Hedley |
| Source | 1822325 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Beverley Terrace, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1901 | |
| High Mead, Bolton Crescent, Windsor, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Medomsley, County Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hedley | father | ||
| Geraldine nee Beattie | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School War MemorialMore about Berkhamsted School War Memorial
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Pursglove College Archive | Linda571 | |
| Google Books - Durham City in the Great War | Linda571 |
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