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We remember George Horton
We remember George Horton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1911
location
19 Hallgate, Mexborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6635124
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1966789
1st May 1915
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:6638204
21st April 1916
1921
location
27 Hall Gate, Mexborough, Rotherham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7206709
1921
enlistment
Mexborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6635043
marriage
Ada Horton
Source:6638204
service
British Army
Private
18196
York and Lancaster Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6638204
service
British Army
Private
18196
York and Lancaster Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6635043
1916
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7206709
Source:1966789
21st April 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7206709
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Horton |
| Source | 1966789 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hallgate, Mexborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27 Hall Gate, Mexborough, Rotherham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18196 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 18196 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Horton | mother | ||
| Thomas Horton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Horton | wife |
Media
Media
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Private George Horton, 1915George Horton served with the York & Lancaster Regiment.
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Communities
Communities
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Doncaster - Mexborough & Swinton - men mentioned in 'From Pit Town to Battlefields, 1914-1916' by Bill LawrenceMore about Doncaster - Mexborough & Swinton - men mentioned in 'From Pit Town to Battlefields, 1914-1916' by Bill Lawrence
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin17031 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty Database | Kevin17031 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George Horton, 1915 | Kevin17031 |
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