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We remember George Sheffield Lancaster
We remember George Sheffield Lancaster
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1900
marriage
Annie Hood
Source:6633245
2nd June 1900
service
British Army
Sapper
45457
Royal Engineers
Source:2301700
1915
death
Died of wounds
on leave in Poperinghe - suffered concussion after avoiding wagon - death listed as accidental
Poperinghe
Belgium
Source:6633558
2nd November 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Sheffield |
| Initials | GS |
| Last Name | Lancaster |
| Source | 6633222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45457 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Hood | wife | 2nd June 1900 |
Media
Media
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Image of war diary royal engineersimage taken from official war diary held at Royal engineers HQ
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Brian15314
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of war diary royal engineers | Brian15314 |
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