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We remember George Henry Footman
We remember George Henry Footman
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Charles John
Source:8577334
1888
1889
1891
location
Duke Of York Inn & Grocer Shop, Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577333
1891
1900
sibling
David Oliver
Source:8577334
1900
1901
sibling
Edwin Joshua
Source:8577334
1901
1901
location
Clarence Terrace, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577334
1901
1908
marriage
Gwen Sweeting
Source:8577342
1908 - 1911
1909
children
William Henry James
Source:8577313
12th September 1909
1911
employment
Coal Miner Ripper
Source:8577337
1911
1911
location
1 Penyfedw, Bettws, Ammanford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8577337
1911
1912
marriage
Sarah Ann Roberts
Source:8577313
20th July 1912
1913
children
David John Charles
Source:8577313
28th August 1913
1914
employment
Miner
Source:8577313
1914
1914
enlistment
Gorseinon, Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8577313
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14099
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:8577313
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13921
Devonshire Regiment
Source:8577313
26th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8577313
22nd September 1915
1915
children
Sarah Ann Gwenfrou
Source:8577313
14th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
151337
Royal Engineers
253rd Tunneling Company
Source:8577328
1st November 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
Loos
France
Source:8577322
Source:8577328
19th January 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
United Kingdom
Panel 4 and 5
Source:8577322
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Footman |
| Source | 8577313 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penyfedw, Bettws, Ammanford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Clarence Terrace, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Duke Of York Inn & Grocer Shop, Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14099 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 13921 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 151337 | Royal Engineers | 253rd Tunneling Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry James | son | 12th September 1909 | |
| David John Charles | son | 28th August 1913 | |
| Sarah Ann Gwenfrou | daughter | 14th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| John Charles Footman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Oliver | brother | 1900 | |
| Edwin Joshua | brother | 1901 | |
| Charles John | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Roberts | wife | 20th July 1912 | |
| Gwen Sweeting | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'7" |
Media
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Brother's gravePhoto Charles John Footman's grave in indenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, taken by Jean-Michel Van Elslande / David Milborrow
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Brother's death noticeArticle in Cambrian Daily Leader about Charles John's deathContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brother's grave | Selena49658 | |
| Death notice | Selena49658 | |
| Death notice | Selena49658 | |
| Brother's death notice | Selena49658 | |
| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Roll of Honour | Martin4745 |
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