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We remember George Bernard Foote
We remember George Bernard Foote
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:5477539
1901
1901
education
Elizabeth College
Guernsey
United Kingdom
Source:5476592
1901 - 1907
1901
location
Rohais, St Andrews
Guernsey
parents address
Source:5477539
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:5477094
1911
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Guernsey
Source:5477094
1911
1911
location
Ashburton, Lower Rohais, St Andrews
Guernsey
Source:5477094
1911
1915
service
British Army
Temp Second Lieutenant
8th Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:5477100
18th August 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gas Poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:5476601
28th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gas poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:5476601
29th April 1916
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:5477101
1st July 1917
1928
marriage
Doris Turberville Howell
Source:5476592
5th January 1928
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:2500396
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:2500396
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's African Rifles
Source:2500396
1947
death
War Related Sickness
He died of pneumonia. He had particularly vulnerable lungs due to the effects of gas poisoning in 1916.
Castel, Guernsey
United Kingdom
Source:5476592
8th February 1947
burial
St Peter Port, Guernsey
United Kingdom
Source:5476592
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Bernard |
| Initials | GB |
| Last Name | Foote |
| Source | 2500396 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton, Lower Rohais, St Andrews | Guernsey | known 1911 | ||
| Rohais, St Andrews | Guernsey | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's African Rifles | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 8th Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers | Temp Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Temporary Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Marquand | mother | ||
| William Henry Foote | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Turberville Howell | wife | 5th January 1928 |
Media
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GB Foote abt 1914George Bernard Foote in the uniform of the Royal Guernsey Milita in about 1914
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Lieut G B Foote, KARLieutenant George Bernard Foote in the uniform of the King's African Rifles. He served with them from 1918 to 1923 when his unit was disbanded. His WW1 Medals can be seen on his uniform.Contributed by:
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Gas Poisoning postcardA Postcard to the parents of George Bernard Foote dated 1 May 1916, informing that he had been admitted to No 2 Red Cross Hospital in Rouen with Gas Poisoning.Contributed by:
Steve192
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve192 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve192 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Steve192 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Steve192 | |
| London Gazette | Steve192 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GB Foote abt 1914 | Steve192 | |
| Lieut G B Foote, KAR | Steve192 | |
| Gas Poisoning postcard | Steve192 |
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