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We remember Eric Gordon England
We remember Eric Gordon England
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Andreda Kathleen Known As Kathie England
Source:5477016
6th September 1881
1883
sibling
Percy William England
Source:5477016
28th May 1883
1887
birth
Market Place, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5477016
Source:5477019
7th June 1887
1887
location
Market Place, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477022
7th June 1887
1887
sibling
Winifred Mary England
Source:5477020
1887
1892
sibling
Olive Kathleen England
Source:5477020
22nd September 1892
1911
location
Mayor's Walk, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477020
31st March 1911
1911
location
St Cyres, 88 Southgate, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477021
2nd April 1911 - 11th October 1916
1915
enlistment
Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9616641
25th November 1915
1915
appointments
Army Service Corps Mechanical Transport (Reserve)
Source:9616641
29th November 1915 - 3rd May 1918
1916
marriage
Mabel Mellor Iredale
Source:9616556
11th October 1916
1916
location
Bridge House, Baghill, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9616568
12th October 1916
1917
appointments
Mobilised
Source:9616641
16th May 1917
1917
children
Kathleen Mary England
Source:9616556
8th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M/322168
Army Service Corps Motor Transport
Source:9616556
10th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria - he was discharged because of this. He was not medically fit to serve after this.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9616641
7th December 1917
1918
theatres
Africa :5
Source:9616641
29th January 1918 - 22nd February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9616641
3rd May 1918
1919
children
Margery Eileen England
Source:9616568
6th November 1919
1919
employment
Master Ironmonger
His own business
Market Place, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9616568
15th December 1919
1924
children
Enid Patricia England
Source:9616616
26th April 1924
1924
location
St Cyres, 88 Southgate, Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9616616
26th April 1924
1939
employment
Special Constable
Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9616616
29th September 1939
1965
death
Not War Related
Although Eric did suffer from recurring bouts of malaria, caught during the First World War.
Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5477016
Source:5477024
7th July 1965
burial
Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5477016
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Gordon |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | England |
| Source | 2460519 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House, Baghill, Pontefract, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 12th October 1916 | |
| Market Place, Pontefract, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 7th June 1887 | |
| Mayor's Walk, Pontefract, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1911 | |
| St Cyres, 88 Southgate, Pontefract, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th April 1924 | |
| St Cyres, 88 Southgate, Pontefract, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 2nd April 1911 - 11th October 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M/322168 | Army Service Corps Motor Transport | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Mary England | daughter | 8th August 1917 | |
| Margery Eileen England | daughter | 6th November 1919 | |
| Enid Patricia England | daughter | 26th April 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elworthy | mother | ||
| Caleb England | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Mary England | sister | 1887 | |
| Olive Kathleen England | sister | 22nd September 1892 | |
| Andreda Kathleen Known As Kathie England | sister | 6th September 1881 | |
| Percy William England | brother | 28th May 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Mellor Iredale | wife | 11th October 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-25 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Eric Gordon EnglandThis photograph is thought to have been taken at around the time of Eric's marriage in 1916.
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Wedding photograph of Eric and Mabel in 1916This photo of Eric Gordon England and Mabel Mellor Iredale on their wedding day in 1916.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Eric and his brother, Percy WilliamThis is a photo of Eric (left) and his older brother, Percy William England. Percy joined the army for the Boer War and died of enteric fever at the age of 19 in South Africa.Contributed by:
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Birth certificate - Eric Gordon EnglandThis shows he was born on 7th June in Pontefract, YorkshireContributed by:
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Marriage certificate - Eric Gordon England & MabelMarriage to Mabel Mellor Iredale - 11th October 1916, St Giles, Pontefract, YorkshireContributed by:
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Birth certificate of Eric's daughter Kathleen MaryBirth certificate of Eric's daughter, Kathleen MaryContributed by:
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Birth certificate of his daughter, Margery EileenBirth certificate of his daughter, Margery Eileen, Pontefract, No 292 1919, 6 Nov 1919 Bridge House, Baghill, Pontefract, Margery Eileen, Girl, Eric Gordon England, Mabel Mellor England, formerly Iredale, a Master Ironmonger, Eric G England, father, Bridge House, Baghill, Pontefract, registered 15 Dec 1919Contributed by:
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Confirmation certificateConfirmation certificate of Eric: Parish of Pontefract, Confirmation December 7th 1916 at St Giles Parish Church, Eric Gordon England, confirmed by the Bishop of Beverley.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anni323 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anni323 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anni323 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anni323 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anni323 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anni323 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism record on Ancestry.com | Anni323 | |
| 1939 register on Find My Past | Anni323 | |
| Army service records on Ancestry.com | Anni323 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon England | Anni323 | |
| Wedding photograph of Eric and Mabel in 1916 | Anni323 | |
| Photograph of Eric and his brother, Percy William | Anni323 | |
| Birth certificate - Eric Gordon England | Anni323 | |
| Marriage certificate - Eric Gordon England & Mabel | Anni323 | |
| Birth certificate of Eric's daughter Kathleen Mary | Anni323 | |
| Birth certificate of his daughter, Margery Eileen | Anni323 | |
| Confirmation certificate | Anni323 |
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