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We remember George Henry Jarvis
We remember George Henry Jarvis
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Rosa J Jarvis
Source:6152650
1875
1877
1880
sibling
Ernest J Jarvis
Source:6152650
October 1880
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:6152650
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Windmill Road, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6152650
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
William Jarvis
Source:6151706
1883
1890
sibling
Nellie Jarvis
Source:6151706
1890
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:7613399
5th April 1891
1891
location
Headlands Farm, Lockmens Lane, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7613399
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Domestic groom
Paddington, London
United Kingdom
Source:7730766
31st March 1901
1901
location
31 Devonport Mews, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7730766
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:6151706
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Factory labourer
Huntley and Palmers Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6151706
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Collis Street, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6151706
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:5505059
7th July 1911
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Gibbons
Source:5505059
7th July 1911
1911
location
1 Collis Street, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505059
7th July 1911
1913
children
Margery Jarvis
Source:7730727
29th September 1913
1915
enlistment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5504130
August 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8701189
11th March 1916 - 6th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound of back and spine
Hospital/Institution
Source:8631803
3rd July 1916 - 4th July 1916
1916
dates
Age 38
Source:5500669
6th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
8492
Machine Gun Corps
(Infantry)
Source:6624758
6th July 1916
1916
location
17, Rutland Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5500669
6th July 1916
employment
Unknown
Huntley and Palmers Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5504130
service
British Army
Private
19137
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:2585834
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded by shell fire on 3/7/1916.
Puchevillers
France
Source:8631803
Source:5504130
4th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7211864
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Jarvis |
| Source | 5500669 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Collis Street, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1 Collis Street, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th July 1911 | |
| 17, Rutland Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th July 1916 | |
| 31 Devonport Mews, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Headlands Farm, Lockmens Lane, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Windmill Road, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19137 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8492 | Machine Gun Corps | (Infantry) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margery Jarvis | daughter | 29th September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Jarvis | father | ||
| Sarah Jarvis | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Jarvis | brother | 1883 | |
| Nellie Jarvis | sister | 1890 | |
| Rosa J Jarvis | sister | 1875 | |
| Ernest J Jarvis | brother | October 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gibbons | wife | 7th July 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission CertificateCertificate for George Henry Jarvis who died on 6 July 1916 and is commemorated in Puchevillers British Cemetery.
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Reading Standard 26/8/1916 P10Newspaper cutting containing an obituary for George Henry JarvisContributed by:
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George Henry JarvisPhotograph printed after his death in Reading Standard, and reprinted in "Berkshire and the War", a commemorative book published in 1916 by the Reading Standard.
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Christ Church, Reading Marriage Register 1911Marriage Register recording marriage of George Henry Jarvis to Elizabeth Gibbons on 7/7/1911.Contributed by:
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1911 Census Record for George Henry Jarvis1911 census record held at National Archives. Shows George Henry Jarvis, calling himself Henry, living with his parents in Reading, Berkshire.Contributed by:
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1881 Census Record for George Henry Jarvis1881 census record from National Archives showing George Henry Jarvis living with his parents in Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire.Contributed by:
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UK Army Register of EffectsEntry for George Henry Jarvis in UK Army Register of Effects showing his regiment and service no., when and how he died, amount of war gratuity and next of kin to whom paid.Contributed by:
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UK WW1 Service Medal and Award RollsEntry for George Henry Jarvis in Machine Gun Corps rolls.Contributed by:
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George Henry Jarvis and family circa 1914Photograph of George Henry Jarvis and family taken from The Wardrobe website and retouched.Contributed by:
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1901 England Census Record1901 census record for George Henry Jarvis in Paddington, LondonContributed by:
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No. 3 Casualty Clearing Station AdmissionsEntry for G H Jarvis in No.3 Casualty Clearing Station Admission and Discharge Register (Puchevillers) for the period 2-3 July 1916. Original document held at The National Archives, Kew, document reference MH106/316.Contributed by:
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CWGC Archive - Headstone SchedulesOriginal headstone schedules for G H Jarvis downloaded from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website at http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/511531/JARVIS, GEORGE HENRY.Contributed by:
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Grave Headstone of G H JarvisGrave headstone of George Henry Jarvis in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France. Original photograph with The War Graves Photographic Project.Contributed by:
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Next of Kin Memorial PlaqueNext of Kin Memorial Plaque for George Henry Jarvis (otherwise known as the dead man's penny). The plaque is set inside a wooden surround. From the archives of the Wardrobe Museum of the Infantry Regiments of Berkshire and Wiltshire.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration ReportCommonwealth War Graves Commission Grave Registration Report (Army Form W.3372) showing entry for G H Jarvis.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from Commonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Register of War Dead showing entry for G H Jarvis.Contributed by:
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1891 England Census Record1891 census record for Henry G. Jarvis, aged 13 and born in Sulhampstead, Berkshire.Contributed by:
Philip6321
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD District Information for Birth of Margery Jarvis in 1913 | Philip6321 | |
| Photographic print of George Henry Jarvis and family | Philip6321 | |
| National Archives Unit War Diaries | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Certificate | Philip6321 | |
| Reading Standard 26/8/1916 P10 | Philip6321 | |
| George Henry Jarvis | Philip6321 | |
| Christ Church, Reading Marriage Register 1911 | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 Census Record for George Henry Jarvis | Philip6321 | |
| 1881 Census Record for George Henry Jarvis | Philip6321 | |
| UK Army Register of Effects | Philip6321 | |
| UK WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls | Philip6321 | |
| George Henry Jarvis and family circa 1914 | Philip6321 | |
| 1901 England Census Record | Philip6321 | |
| No. 3 Casualty Clearing Station Admissions | Philip6321 | |
| CWGC Archive - Headstone Schedules | Philip6321 | |
| Grave Headstone of G H Jarvis | Philip6321 | |
| Next of Kin Memorial Plaque | Philip6321 | |
| Grave Registration Report | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| Medal Index Card | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England Census Record | Philip6321 |
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