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We remember George Eastham
We remember George Eastham
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:7932444
1901
1901
location
91 Skeffington Road, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932444
1901
1907
enlistment
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:7932468
6th August 1907
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:7932449
1911
1911
location
Bhurtpore Barracks, Tidworth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7932449
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7932454
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8973
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:2420621
service
British Army
Corporal
8973
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7509262
1914
death
Died of wounds
Pilkem
Belgium
Source:7509262
Source:7932454
Source:7932468
24th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7509262
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Skeffington Road, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Bhurtpore Barracks, Tidworth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8973 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8973 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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1914 Star Medal awarded to George EasthamWorld War 1 Star Medal awarded to George Eastham
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Form sent by O.H.M.S Loyal North Lancs RegimentForm sent by the Loyal North Lancs Regiment to Miss Rose Eastham (Schumacher) requesting details of George Eastham's relativesContributed by:
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Inside image of letter from Loyal North Lancs RegtForm requesting details of any next of kin details of George Eastham.Contributed by:
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Picture of Miss Rose EasthamHead shot of Miss Rose Eastham in a circular frameContributed by:
Preston43155
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Preston43158 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star Medal awarded to George Eastham | Preston43155 | |
| Form sent by O.H.M.S Loyal North Lancs Regiment | Preston43155 | |
| Inside image of letter from Loyal North Lancs Regt | Preston43155 | |
| Picture of Miss Rose Eastham | Preston43155 |
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