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We remember George William Keetley
We remember George William Keetley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Keetley
Source:8803026
1889
1894
sibling
Thomas Keetley
Source:8803026
1894
1894
sibling
Florence Keetley
Source:8803026
3rd December 1894
1897
1902
sibling
Harold Keetley
Source:8803026
1902
1904
sibling
Edgar Keetley
Source:8803026
1904
1910
sibling
Arthur Keetley
Source:8803026
4th September 1910
1914
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8803026
30th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3313
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regilment
2/7th Battalion
Source:8803026
30th October 1914 - 23rd July 1915
service
British Army
Private
7383
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:2600735
service
British Army
Private
268062
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:2600735
1917
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Hill 70
France
Source:8784173
Source:8803028
16th October 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Keetley |
| Source | 8784173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7383 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 268062 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3313 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regilment | 2/7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Need | mother | ||
| Thomas Keetley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Keetley | sister | 1889 | |
| Thomas Keetley | brother | 1894 | |
| Florence Keetley | sister | 3rd December 1894 | |
| Harold Keetley | brother | 1902 | |
| Edgar Keetley | brother | 1904 | |
| Arthur Keetley | brother | 4th September 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-30 | 5'8" |
Media
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 | Kevin36928 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Kevin36928 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of George William Keetley | Kevin36928 |
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