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We remember George Geoffrey Needham
We remember George Geoffrey Needham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1904
education
Hulme Grammar School for Boys Oldham
Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:8456950
1904 - 1907
1907
education
Oundle School
Source:8456950
1907 - 1914
1914
education
Military Studies
Sandhurst Military Academy
United Kingdom
Source:8456950
February 1914
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8456950
28th April 1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:3214779
1915
death
Died of wounds
Suvla Bay, Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:7307832
Source:8456946
22nd August 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:7307832
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Geoffrey |
| Initials | GG |
| Last Name | Needham, |
| Source | 8456956 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G W Needham | father |
Media
Media
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Lieutenant George Geoffrey NeedhamIn the uniform of the Lancashire Fusiliers with whom he served at Gallipoli. He fell on August 22 1915 at Suvla Bay.
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Military CrossMilitary Cross awarded to Lieutenant George Geoffrey Needham for his actions on 28th April 1915Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hulme Grammar School Oldham Archive.WW1 The Great War Project | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant George Geoffrey Needham | Anne1202 | |
| Military Cross | Anne1202 | |
| Grave marker, Hill 10 Cemetery | Geoffrey575 |
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