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We remember George Peachment
We remember George Peachment
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Charles H Peachment
Source:8602691
1892
1895
sibling
David Peachment
Source:6158256
1895
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:6158256
1901
1901
location
209 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6158256
1901
1907
sibling
Mabel
Source:8602691
1907
1911
employment
Assistant In Public Library
Source:8602691
1911
1911
location
209 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8602691
1911
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6158249
25th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:6158254
25th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
R11941
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:6158251
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6158251
25th September 1915
burial
Pas De Calais
United Kingdom
Panel 101 and 102
Source:8602675
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 209 Manchester Road, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R11941 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Peachment | mother | ||
| George H Peachment | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Peachment | brother | 1895 | |
| Mabel | sister | 1907 | |
| Charles H Peachment | brother | 1892 |
Media
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Loos MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners, Loos, 25 September 1915More about Victoria Cross winners, Loos, 25 September 1915
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation in the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 | |
| Victoria Cross medal at IWM | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Peachment | Myko59 | |
| portrait | olivier56465 | |
| Loos Memorial | Desmond1478 |
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