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We remember George Henry Phillips
We remember George Henry Phillips
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
William Duncombe Phillips
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June 1889
1906
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
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April 1906
1910
service
British Army
Private
9165
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
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10th November 1910 - 20th December 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
9165
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
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21st December 1910 - April 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
9165
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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13th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
1919
employment
Chauffeur
Major Hurt
Alderwasley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
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June 1919 - September 1919
1919
marriage
May Clara Wells
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June 1919
1920
children
Eric George Phillips
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1920
1921
children
Ella May Phillips
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11th October 1921
1922
location
31 Brabant Road, Wood Green, North London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1922 - 1937
1922
children
Doris Louise Phillips
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20th December 1922
1937
location
219 & 223 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, North London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1937 - 1961
internment
pow
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service
British Army
Private
9165
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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1961
death
Not War Related
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1961
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Phillips
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sibling
Bertie James Phillips
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sibling
Frank Alec Phillips
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Phillips |
| Source | 7653544 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 & 223 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, North London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1937 - 1961 | |
| 31 Brabant Road, Wood Green, North London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 - 1937 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9165 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9165 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9165 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9165 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric George Phillips | son | 1920 | |
| Ella May Phillips | daughter | 11th October 1921 | |
| Doris Louise Phillips | daughter | 20th December 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Elzabeth Ashby | mother | ||
| George William Phillips | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Phillips | sister | ||
| William Duncombe Phillips | brother | June 1889 | |
| Bertie James Phillips | brother | ||
| Frank Alec Phillips | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Clara Wells | wife | June 1919 |
Media
Media
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Group photo - Prisoners of WarGroup of P O Ws - G H Phillips is second from right standingContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Numbers 1881-1914 | Keith1947 | |
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC archives - Prisoners of the First World War | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| George Henry Phillips - P O W | Janet57743 | |
| Group photo - Prisoners of War | Janet57743 | |
| ICRC archive - muster roll | Keith1947 | |
| Index card from ICRC | Keith1947 |
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