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We remember George Henry Tatham Paton
We remember George Henry Tatham Paton
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
Abbotsford Road, Crosby, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8708764
31st March 1901
1909
education
Clifton College
Clifton, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8533604
1909 - 1914
1909
location
Boarder: Clifton College, Bristol
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8771294
September 1909
1910
location
Grove Terrace, High Road, Woodford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8708766
25th December 1910
1911
location
Boarder: 30 College Road, Clifton, Bristol
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8533604
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Cadet Officer
Junior Division, Officers' Training Corps
Clifton College Engineer Contingent
Source:8771294
September 1912 - March 1914
1914
location
Boarder: Clifton College, Bristol
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8771294
March 1914 - April 1914
1914
appointments
Second Lieutenant, London Regiment
Source:8533611
1st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
17th (County of London) Battalion (Poplar and Stepney)
Source:8533611
1st October 1914 - 2nd June 1915
1915
appointments
Lieutenant, London Regiment
Source:8533611
3rd June 1915
1915
appointments
Captain, London Regiment
Source:8533611
3rd October 1915
1915
location
61 Holland Park, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8771294
25th December 1915
1916
appointments
Second Lieutenant, Grenadier Guards
Source:8533611
28th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8533611
8th July 1916 - 1st December 1917
1916
appointments
Lieutenant, Grenadier Guards
Source:8533611
22nd December 1916
1917
appointments
Captain, Grenadier Guards
Source:8533611
4th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Grenadier Guards
4th Battalion
Source:8533611
4th June 1917 - 1st December 1917
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8781307
25th September 1917
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8541398
1st December 1917
events
Passed Certificate A
Training
Clifton College, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8771294
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8533615
1st December 1917
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Holland Park, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th December 1915 | |
| Abbotsford Road, Crosby, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Boarder: 30 College Road, Clifton, Bristol | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Boarder: Clifton College, Bristol | United Kingdom | school/college address | September 1909 | |
| Boarder: Clifton College, Bristol | United Kingdom | school/college address | March 1914 - April 1914 | |
| Grove Terrace, High Road, Woodford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th December 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | 17th (County of London) Battalion (Poplar and Stepney) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Junior Division, Officers' Training Corps | Clifton College Engineer Contingent | Cadet Officer | ||
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | 4th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Tatham | mother | ||
| George William Paton | father |
Media
Media
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Cap badgeA cap badge, made from brass, for the Clifton College Officer Training Corps. His army service record states that he was in the OTC until April 1914, and that he obtained a Certificate A whilst in the OTC.Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Cap badgeCap badge of 17th (County of London) Battalion (Poplar and Stepney)Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Communities
Communities
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Lost in the Fields of PasschendaeleMore about Lost in the Fields of Passchendaele
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Bryant and May war memorial crossMore about Bryant and May war memorial cross
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The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918More about The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918
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Members and ex-members of the OTCMore about Members and ex-members of the OTC
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Geoffrey4778 | |
| WALTON TIMES | Keith1947 | |
| Officers' Service records, First World War | Keith1947 | |
| History of the War, Volume XVI | Keith1947 | |
| Portrait of George Paton | Keith1947 | |
| Listing of all memorials bearing George Paton's name | Keith1947 | |
| Military Cross | Keith1947 | |
| "The Cliftonian" | Keith1947 | |
| The comprhensive guide to the Victoria and George Cross | Katherine27600 | |
| Inverclyde's Heritage | Katherine27600 | |
| War Office - Victoria Cross Register - Volume 3 | Keith1947 | |
| The Grenadier Guards in the Great War of 1914-1918 - Volume II of III | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| Cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| George Paton | Katherine27600 |
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