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We remember George Luke
We remember George Luke
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:5504862
31st March 1901
1901
location
97 Hobson Street, Failsworth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504862
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Thomas Luke
Source:5504862
1901
1903
sibling
Ernest Luke
Source:5504933
1903
1906
sibling
Norman Luke
Source:5504933
1906
1908
sibling
William Luke
Source:5504933
1908
1910
sibling
Grace Luke
Source:5504933
1910
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:5504933
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Droylsden, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5504933
April 1911 - 17th May 1919
1911
location
16 Birch Street, Droylsden, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504933
April 1911 - 17th May 1919
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:5504616
17th May 1919
1919
marriage
Edith Sherratt
Source:5504616
17th May 1919
1920
children
Mary Luke
Source:6167001
1920
service
British Army
Driver
2376
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2724482
service
British Army
Driver
711754
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2724482
location
parents address
Source:5504933
1924
death
Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5504690
1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Luke |
| Source | 2724482 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Birch Street, Droylsden, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1911 - 17th May 1919 | |
| 97 Hobson Street, Failsworth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2376 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 711754 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Luke | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Luke | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Luke | brother | 1901 | |
| Ernest Luke | brother | 1903 | |
| Norman Luke | brother | 1906 | |
| William Luke | brother | 1908 | |
| Grace Luke | sister | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sherratt | wife | 17th May 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-05-17 | Roman Catholic |
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George & Edith LukePhoto of George & Edith probably taken at time of marriage
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry.co.uk England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 | Hazel3452 | |
| England & Wales, Birth Index, 1916-2005 for Mary Luke | Hazel3452 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George & Edith Luke | Hazel3452 | |
| George Luke & Family | Hazel3452 | |
| Mary Luke | Hazel3452 | |
| Allied Victory Medal awardwd to George Luke | Hazel3452 | |
| Allied Victory Medal awarded to George Luke | Hazel3452 | |
| British War Medal awarded to George Luke | Hazel3452 | |
| British War Medal awarded to George Luke | Hazel3452 |
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