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We remember George Henry Povey
We remember George Henry Povey
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Shotton, Saltney, Flint
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8739264
31st March 1901
1911
location
19 Primrose Hill, Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8739286
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:8739232
11th February 1915
service
British Army
Private
10459
Cheshire Regiment
Source:3569732
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
10459
Cheshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8956487
1915
death
On 28/1/15, when in command of a section of a firing line, he left his trench and ran back to support trenches. He was tried for leaving his post, sentenced and shot at 7:45 am on 11/2/15.
Source:8739227
Source:8956487
11th February 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8739232
sibling
Thomas Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
Mary Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
Elizabeth Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
Richard Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
Robert Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
Annie Povey
Source:8739264
sibling
John Povey
Source:8739264
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Povey |
| Source | 8739300 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Primrose Hill, Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Shotton, Saltney, Flint | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10459 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10459 | Cheshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinah | mother | ||
| Robert Povey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Povey | brother | ||
| Mary Povey | sister | ||
| Elizabeth Povey | sister | ||
| Richard Povey | brother | ||
| Robert Povey | brother | ||
| Annie Povey | sister | ||
| John Povey | brother |
Media
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Shot at DawnShot at Dawn, memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
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Shot at DawnShot at Dawn, memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, StaffordshireContributed by:
David1424 -
War diary entry about his deathOn 28/1/15, when in command of a section of a firing line, he left his trench and ran back to support trenches. He was tried for leaving his post, sentenced and shot at 7:45 am on 11/2/15.Contributed by:
Edwin110085
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Shot at Dawn" by Julian Putkowski & Julian Sykes | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shot at Dawn | David1424 | |
| Shot at Dawn | David1424 | |
| War diary entry about his death | Edwin110085 |
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