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We remember Cornelius Bell
We remember Cornelius Bell
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Ernest Bell
Source:8751786
1894
1896
sibling
Hetty Bell
Source:8751786
1896
1902
sibling
Emma Bell
Source:8751786
21st January 1902
1903
sibling
Timothy Bell
Source:8751786
21st April 1903
1904
sibling
Henry Bell
Source:8751786
1904
1906
sibling
Mary Bell
Source:8751786
1906
1910
sibling
William Bell
Source:8751786
1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8751786
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Carman
Poulterer
London
United Kingdom
Source:8751786
2nd April 1911
1911
location
89 St Anns Road, Bow, London E3.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8751786
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Gladys Lowery
Source:8751188
1st February 1914
1914
children
Cornelius Charles Bell
Source:8751188
26th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:8751188
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8751188
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
78779
Royal Garrison Artillery
156 Siege Battery
Source:8751188
11th December 1915 - 15th August 1918
1915
location
89 St Anns Road, London E3.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8751188
11th December 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Listed as wounded. Daily list of 26 January 1918
List No. 5476, part 4.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8751241
26th January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8751188
15th August 1918
1943
location
1 Lockhart Street, Bow E3
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8751822
24th May 1943
service
British Army
Gunner
78779
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:283264
1943
death
Unknown
Bow, London E3
United Kingdom
Source:8751822
May 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bell |
| Source | 283264 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lockhart Street, Bow E3 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th May 1943 | |
| 89 St Anns Road, Bow, London E3. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 89 St Anns Road, London E3. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 78779 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 78779 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 156 Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Charles Bell | son | 26th August 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bell | mother | ||
| Charles Bell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bell | brother | 1894 | |
| Hetty Bell | sister | 1896 | |
| Emma Bell | sister | 21st January 1902 | |
| Henry Bell | brother | 1904 | |
| Timothy Bell | brother | 21st April 1903 | |
| Mary Bell | sister | 1906 | |
| William Bell | brother | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Lowery | wife | 1st February 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1943-05-24 | Roman Catholic |
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 Army WW1 Services Records, 1914-1920; Short Service Attestation | Carol11629 | |
| War Office Weekly Casualty List | Carol11629 | |
| Burial Register St Patrick's RC Cemetery, Leytonstone E | Carol11629 |
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