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We remember Horace Gordon Kirby
We remember Horace Gordon Kirby
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Station Road, Godstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737355
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Marion Ruby Kirby
Source:8625699
13th March 1893
1896
sibling
May Selina Kirby
Source:8625703
12th April 1896
1898
sibling
Harold William Kirby
Source:8625707
7th August 1898
1901
location
Six Cottages, Tilburston Hill Road, Godstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737363
31st March 1901
1911
location
6 Cottages, South Godstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737361
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener Domestic
Godstone
United Kingdom
Source:7737361
5th April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
315330
Royal Garrison Artillery
1 /1 Wessex (Hampshire) Heavy Battery
Source:8689042
April 1917
1920
marriage
Louisa Annie Coppard
Source:8625709
28th August 1920
1923
children
Thelma M Kirby
Source:8624584
3rd July 1923
1939
employment
Fullers Earth process worker
Godstone
United Kingdom
Source:8624584
29th September 1939
1965
death
Not War Related
Surrey South Eastern
United Kingdom
Source:7737359
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Gordon |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Kirby |
| Source | 7737360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cottages, South Godstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Six Cottages, Tilburston Hill Road, Godstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Station Road, Godstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 315330 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1 /1 Wessex (Hampshire) Heavy Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma M Kirby | daughter | 3rd July 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Kirby | father | ||
| Martha Selina Bradford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Ruby Kirby | sister | 13th March 1893 | |
| May Selina Kirby | sister | 12th April 1896 | |
| Harold William Kirby | brother | 7th August 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Annie Coppard | wife | 28th August 1920 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David114 |
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