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We remember George Murrell
We remember George Murrell
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Agnes
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1894
1896
1898
sibling
Charles William
Source:8601842
1898
1901
location
Harebeating Farm, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8601842
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8601846
16th October 1914
1914
location
'Thatched Cottage', Hempstead Lane, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8601846
16th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
215
Royal Field Artillery
2nd Home Counties Bde.
Source:8601846
16th November 1914 - 11th October 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:8497944
11th October 1917
employment
Dairyman
Source:8601842
1917
death
Not War Related
He died of TB in a UK hospital having served abroad.
United Kingdom
Source:8497944
11th October 1917
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
461/A.
Source:9363272
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Murrell |
| Source | 3188702 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Thatched Cottage', Hempstead Lane, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 16th October 1914 | ||
| Harebeating Farm, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 215 | Royal Field Artillery | 2nd Home Counties Bde. | Acting Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Minnie Murrell | mother | ||
| William Murrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | sister | 1894 | |
| Charles William | brother | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Royal Field Artillery cap badgeThis cap badge was worn by the Royal Field Artillery.
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Remembered with HonourHe is commemorated in the United Kingdom Book of Remembrance.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialGeorge Murrell is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys School Memorial BoardSgt. Murrell is remembered at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchGeorge Murrell is mentioned on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Methodist ChurchGeorge Murrell, Royal Field Artillery, is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside Hailsham Methodist Church.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial Board
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
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CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)More about CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Field Artillery cap badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys School Memorial Board | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Methodist Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Cemetery | John65615 | |
| Postcard to George | Robert137183 |
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Stories
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