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We remember George Wilby Batty
We remember George Wilby Batty
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Alver F Batty
Source:8505160
1890
1891
sibling
Thomas W Batty
Source:8505160
1891
1892
sibling
Chales Batty
Source:8505160
July 1892
1893
sibling
Lewis Batty
Source:8505160
1893
1895
1896
sibling
Robert Batty
Source:8505160
1896
1898
sibling
Lloyd Batty
Source:8505160
1898
1900
sibling
Wilfred Batty
Source:8505160
1900
1901
location
Low Street Passage, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8505160
April 1901
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Johnathon Bramhill
Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8505161
April 1911
1911
location
Bolt Gate, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8505161
April 1911
1914
employment
Farm Servant
Mr Coulman JP
Eastoft, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8505541
28th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Eastoft
United Kingdom
Source:8504931
28th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
12996
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8504931
28th August 1914 - 9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
12996
67 Brigade RFA
212 Battery
Source:8504931
9th September 1914 - 16th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
12996
67 Brigade RFA
D Battery
Source:8504931
6th January 1915 - 20th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombadier
12966
67 Brigade RFA
D Battery
Source:8504931
20th May 1915 - 27th July 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8504931
18th June 1915 - 30th May 1918
1915
service
British Army
Bombadier
12996
67 Brigade RFA
D Battery
Source:8504931
27th July 1915 - 23rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Bombadier
12996
57 Brigade RFA
B Battery
Source:8504931
23rd July 1916 - 5th July 1918
1916
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:8504931
9th December 1916
1918
service
British Army
Gunner (U/L/Br)
12996
4B Reserve Brigade RFA - Boyton
No.4 Depot
Source:8504931
5th July 1918 - 26th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
12996
attached 3A Reserve Battery RFA - Larkhill
Source:8504931
26th August 1918 - 8th January 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8504931
26th October 1918 - 21st June 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
12996
38 Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:8504931
11th January 1919 - 21st June 1919
1919
location
Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8504931
8th June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8504931
31st March 1920
1922
marriage
Amy E Thompson
Source:8505162
April 1922
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
12996
Royal Field Artillery
Source:245097
service
British Army
Bombardier
12996
Royal Field Artillery
Source:245097
1974
death
Not War Related
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8505159
13th March 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Wilby |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Batty |
| Source | 8505158 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Gate, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Low Street Passage, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th June 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12996 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 12996 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 12996 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 12996 | 67 Brigade RFA | 212 Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 12996 | 67 Brigade RFA | D Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 12966 | 67 Brigade RFA | D Battery | Acting Bombadier | |
| British Army | 12996 | 57 Brigade RFA | B Battery | Bombadier | |
| British Army | 12996 | 67 Brigade RFA | D Battery | Bombadier | |
| British Army | 12996 | 4B Reserve Brigade RFA - Boyton | No.4 Depot | Gunner (U/L/Br) | |
| British Army | 12996 | attached 3A Reserve Battery RFA - Larkhill | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 12996 | 38 Divisional Ammunition Column | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Batty nee Mell | mother | ||
| Thomas J Batty | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alver F Batty | brother | 1890 | |
| Thomas W Batty | brother | 1891 | |
| Chales Batty | brother | July 1892 | |
| Lewis Batty | brother | 1893 | |
| Robert Batty | brother | 1896 | |
| Lloyd Batty | brother | 1898 | |
| Wilfred Batty | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy E Thompson | wife | April 1922 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Swinefleet Soldiers French Cross - A good family record | Alan68334 | |
| Croix de Guerre notice | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bombadier George Wilby Batty | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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