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We remember George Herbert Nelson
We remember George Herbert Nelson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Richard O Nelson
Source:9263524
1886
1890
1891
location
Ivy Garth, Kendal, Westmorland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263524
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9263526
31st March 1901
1901
education
Preparatory school
The College, Applethwaite
Windermere, Westmorland
United Kingdom
Source:9263526
31st March 1901
1901
location
The College, Applethwaite, Windermere, Westmorland
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9263526
31st March 1901
1904
education
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:9263523
1904 - 1907
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9263529
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Mechanical Engineer
Railway Company
Crewe Works
United Kingdom
Source:9263529
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Railway Locomotive Superintendant
London and North Western Railway
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9263470
13th August 1914
1914
location
50 Frenchwood Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263470
13th August 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9263470
2nd October 1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:9263470
5th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:9263470
5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14766
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
5th Battalion
Source:9263470
5th October 1914 - 14th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9263470
15th October 1914 - January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
68th Battery in 14th Brigade, RFA
Source:9263470
January 1915 - 9th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9263470
January 1915 - 21st February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9263470
18th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
37th Divisional Artillery
Source:9263470
10th April 1915 - January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Seconded to Director of Military Railways, France
Source:9263470
January 1917 - 7th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9263470
January 1917 - April 1919
1917
appointments
Asst Superintendent Light Railways, First Army
Source:9263470
8th February 1917 - 15th January 1919
1917
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Light Railways, First Army
Source:9263470
8th February 1917 - 15th January 1919
1919
appointments
Superintendent of Light Railways, First Army
Source:9263470
16th January 1919 - April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Major
Royal Field Artillery
Light Railways, First Army; later to British Military Mission, Russia
Source:9263470
16th January 1919 - 5th August 1920
1919
appointments
Special Locomotive Officer, British Mission Russia
Source:9263470
April 1919 - 19th May 1920
1919
theatres
Russia :3
Source:9263470
April 1919 - 19th May 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9263470
5th August 1920
1921
location
Ivy Garth, Kendal, Westmorland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9263470
January 1921
1922
location
9 Cecil Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263470
11th October 1922
1930
marriage
Janet Ann Wilson
Source:9263548
1930
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9263541
29th September 1939
1939
employment
District Locomotive Superintendent
London Midland and Scottish Railways
Source:9263541
29th September 1939
1939
location
Elwy House, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263541
29th September 1939
1950
dates
Age 59
Source:9263548
13th March 1950
1950
employment
Locomotive Superintendent
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9263548
13th March 1950
1950
location
22 Mansewood Road, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9263548
13th March 1950
1950
death
Not War Related
Cerebral haemorrhage
7 Park Circus Place, Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9263548
13th March 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Herbert |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Nelson |
| Source | 3219759 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mansewood Road, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th March 1950 | |
| 50 Frenchwood Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th August 1914 | |
| 9 Cecil Street, Carlisle, Cumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th October 1922 | |
| Elwy House, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Ivy Garth, Kendal, Westmorland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ivy Garth, Kendal, Westmorland | United Kingdom | parents address | known January 1921 | |
| The College, Applethwaite, Windermere, Westmorland | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14766 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 68th Battery in 14th Brigade, RFA | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 37th Divisional Artillery | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Seconded to Director of Military Railways, France | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Light Railways, First Army | Acting Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Light Railways, First Army; later to British Military Mission, Russia | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard John Nelson | father | ||
| Charlotte Mary Nelson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O Nelson | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Ann Wilson | wife | 1930 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | 5'7" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury School Register 1734-1908, ed. Rev. J E Auden (Oswestry, 2nd edn, 1909) | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 |
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