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We remember George Walter Morrey
We remember George Walter Morrey
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
enlistment
Stafford
United Kingdom
Source:8542924
29th September 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542924
29th September 1902 - 2nd February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542924
3rd February 1903 - 9th June 1904
1904
location
HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8542924
20th May 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542924
10th June 1904 - 29th April 1905
1909
marriage
Julie Brinkworth
Source:8542924
30th October 1909
1914
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542924
13th August 1914 - 5th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542924
13th August 1914 - 5th September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Appendicitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8542924
6th September 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542924
6th September 1914 - 15th September 1914
1914
location
Royal Victoria Hospital Netley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542924
7th September 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542924
16th September 1914 - 30th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7474
South Wales Borderers
9th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542924
31st October 1914 - 28th September 1915
1915
discharge
Source:3126967
28th September 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Walter |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Morrey |
| Source | 3126967 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 20th May 1904 | |
| Royal Victoria Hospital Netley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 7th September 1914 - 14th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | 9th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 7474 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Brinkworth | wife | 30th October 1909 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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