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We remember George Frederick Bignell
We remember George Frederick Bignell
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9202761
31st March 1901
1901
location
Dodson's Yard, off Main Street, Mountsorrel, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9202761
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9202774
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Brick maker
Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9202774
2nd April 1911
1911
location
New Post office Yard, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9202774
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9202713
29th July 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9202719
1916
1919
discharge
Source:9202713
3rd March 1919
1922
dates
Age 26
Source:9202748
15th April 1922
1922
marriage
Frances Corbett
Source:9202754
15th April 1922
1922
location
Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9202748
15th April 1922
1923
children
Kathleen M Bignell
Source:9202754
22nd November 1923
1924
children
Frederick G Bignell
Source:9202754
2nd September 1924
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9202754
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Builder's Labourer
Hinckley, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9202754
29th September 1939
1939
location
39 Highfield Street, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9202754
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
10037
Leicestershire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9202710
service
British Army
Corporal
10037
Leicestershire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9202710
sibling
Harry Bignell
Source:9202761
sibling
James H Bignell
Source:9202761
sibling
Henry Aka Harry Bignell
Source:9202774
sibling
Randall Aka Randolph Bignell
Source:9202774
sibling
Albert Chapman
Source:9202774
sibling
Gertie Chapman
Source:9202774
1972
death
Unknown
Markfield, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9202731
15th July 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Frederick |
| Initials | GF |
| Last Name | Bignell |
| Source | 9202748 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Highfield Street, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Dodson's Yard, off Main Street, Mountsorrel, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Mountsorrel, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | known 15th April 1922 | ||
| New Post office Yard, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10037 | Leicestershire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10037 | Leicestershire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick G Bignell | son | 2nd September 1924 | |
| Kathleen M Bignell | daughter | 22nd November 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Bignell | mother | ||
| Frederick Bignell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bignell | brother | ||
| James H Bignell | brother | ||
| Henry Aka Harry Bignell | brother | ||
| Randall Aka Randolph Bignell | brother | ||
| Albert Chapman | step-brother | ||
| Gertie Chapman | step-sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Corbett | wife | 15th April 1922 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll for BWM and VM | Barry1338 | |
| Medal Roll for 1914-15 Star | Barry1338 | |
| London Gazette 5 January 1917 | Barry1338 | |
| Entry in database of Royal Leicestershire Regiment official website | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Birth Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Death Index transcript | Barry1338 | |
| Marriage Transcript from Parish Register | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 |
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