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We remember George Jewell
We remember George Jewell
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Edward Jewell
Source:9356010
1872
1874
sibling
Susan Jewell
Source:9356010
1874
1876
sibling
James Jewell
Source:9356010
1876
1878
sibling
Charles Jewell
Source:9356010
1878
1879
sibling
Thomas Jewell
Source:9356010
1879
1883
sibling
Richard Jewell
Source:9356006
1883
1886
sibling
William Jewell
Source:9356006
1886
1888
1890
sibling
Dorothy Jewell
Source:9356006
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9356006
5th April 1891
1891
location
A cottage, Shirwell Cross, Barnstaple, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9356006
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9355993
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Reform Street, Barnstaple, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9355993
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9355970
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener
Bear Wood, Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9355970
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Bothy, Bear Wood, Wokingham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9355970
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2103797
11th December 1914
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:9355821
9th May 1915
enlistment
Maidenhead, Berks
United Kingdom
Source:9335013
service
British Army
Private
11791
Royal Berkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7396964
1915
death
Killed in Action
George was killed taking part in the attack by 2 RBR on German trenches near Bac-Saint-Maur during the Battle of Aubers Ridge.
Bac-Saint-Maur, Aubers, Nord
France
Source:7396964
9th May 1915
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 7.L
Source:7396964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Jewell |
| Source | 2103797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Reform Street, Barnstaple, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| A cottage, Shirwell Cross, Barnstaple, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Bothy, Bear Wood, Wokingham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11791 | Royal Berkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Jewell | father | ||
| Agnes Glover | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Jewell | brother | 1872 | |
| Susan Jewell | sister | 1874 | |
| James Jewell | brother | 1876 | |
| Charles Jewell | brother | 1878 | |
| Thomas Jewell | brother | 1879 | |
| Richard Jewell | brother | 1883 | |
| William Jewell | brother | 1886 | |
| Dorothy Jewell | sister | 1890 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Hugh19032 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Buckinghamshire Remembers...' | Hugh19032 |
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