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We remember George E Barrett
We remember George E Barrett
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Lilian Barrett
Source:7623796
1884
1886
sibling
Bessie A Barrett
Source:7623800
1886
1887
1889
sibling
Hilda Barrett
Source:7623796
1889
1891
location
Vorley Road, Islington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623800
1891
1899
sibling
John A
Source:7623796
1899
1901
location
Scholefield Road, Islington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623796
1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:7623803
1911
1911
location
200 Fairbridge Road, Up Holloway
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623803
1911
1914
enlistment
Islington
United Kingdom
Source:7623745
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
Y/40
King's Royal Rifle Corps
5th Battalion
Source:7623745
31st August 1914 - 10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
Y/40
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:7623745
11th November 1914 - 10th January 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7623742
1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died of injuries received in Action
France
Source:7423420
Source:7623745
10th January 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 32 and 33
Source:7623792
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George E |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Barrett |
| Source | 7623800 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Fairbridge Road, Up Holloway | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Scholefield Road, Islington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Vorley Road, Islington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Y/40 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 5th Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | Y/40 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hannah Barrett | mother | ||
| George Barrett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Barrett | sister | 1884 | |
| Hilda Barrett | sister | 1889 | |
| John A | brother | 1899 | |
| Bessie A Barrett | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Le Touret MemorialMemorial in Le Touret, France George's name is on Panels 32 & 33
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Communities
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 | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touret Memorial | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touret Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Selena49658 |
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