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We remember George Burdon Mckean
We remember George Burdon Mckean
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1902
location
Lethbridge Alberta
Canada
parents address
Source:8569902
1902
1912
location
Robertson Theological College, Emonton
Canada
school/college address
Source:8569902
1912
1915
enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Source:8569902
23rd January 1915
1915
marriage
Isabel Hall
Source:8569902
1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
436568
Canadian Infantry
14th Battalion
Source:8549718
23rd June 1915
1923
marriage
Constance Hilton
Source:8803606
1923
service
British Army
Serjeant
436568
Canadian Infantry
Source:2818569
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Canadian Forces
Source:2818569
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Canadian Forces
Source:2818569
1926
death
Not War Related
Piece of a circular saw he was operating broke off and struck him in the head.
Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8549718
Source:8569902
28th November 1926
burial
Sussex, England
United Kingdom
Source:8569902
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Burdon |
| Initials | GB |
| Last Name | Mckean, |
| Source | 8549718 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge Alberta | Canada | parents address | known 1902 | |
| Robertson Theological College, Emonton | Canada | school/college address | known 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 436568 | Canadian Infantry | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Canadian Forces | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Canadian Forces | Temporary Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 436568 | Canadian Infantry | 14th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC MC MM | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Hall | wife | 1915 | |
| Constance Hilton | wife | 1923 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Helen29195 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Canadian Dictionary of Biography | Lizbet72994 | |
| Copy of CEF Attestation paper | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Burdon McKean | Keith34556 |
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