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We remember George Kirkby
We remember George Kirkby
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Arthur Kirkby
Source:9255366
1891
1895
sibling
Thomas Kirkby
Source:9255366
1895
1896
1900
sibling
Ada Kirkby
Source:9255366
1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9255366
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Dalton Street, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9255366
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9255370
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Switch Maker
Electrical Engineers
Source:9255370
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Carlton Street, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9255370
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9255327
19th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3430
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9255327
19th August 1914 - 30th October 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9255327
17th July 1915 - July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9255327
July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 1
51131
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9255327
1st November 1916 - 31st March 1918
1918
appointments
Fitter
Source:9255327
1st April 1918 - 1st April 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 1 - later Leading Aricraftman
51131
Royal Air Force
Source:9255327
1st April 1918 - 1st April 1919
1919
employment
Fitter
Source:9255361
31st March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9255327
1st April 1919
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9255361
31st May 1919
1919
marriage
Annie Monan
Source:9255361
31st May 1919
1919
location
36 Barff Road, Weaste, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9255361
31st May 1919
1922
children
Joan Millicent Kirkby
Source:9255327
27th January 1922
1922
employment
Motor Fitter
Source:9255327
September 1922
1994
death
Source:9255377
1994
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Kirkby |
| Source | 2606370 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dalton Street, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 36 Barff Road, Weaste, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 31st May 1919 | ||
| 6 Carlton Street, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 51131 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 1 - later Leading Aricraftman | ||
| British Army | 3430 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 51131 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Millicent Kirkby | daughter | 27th January 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Kirkby | mother | ||
| Edward Kirkby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Kirkby | brother | 1891 | |
| Thomas Kirkby | brother | 1895 | |
| Ada Kirkby | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Monan | wife | 31st May 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923-01-24 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1924-01-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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