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We remember George Wilfred Pritchard
We remember George Wilfred Pritchard
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1900
sibling
George Ernest Pritchard
Source:9434200
August 1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:7001526
1901
1901
location
70 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7001526
1901
1901
sibling
Jack Henry Pritchard
Source:9434194
November 1901
1903
sibling
Ada Priscilla Pritchard
Source:9434196
November 1903
1904
education
St. Margaret's Boys' School
Lowestoft
United Kingdom
Source:8579473
1904
1907
sibling
Reggie Arthur Pritchard
Source:9434197
February 1907
1908
sibling
Tabitha Rose Pritchard
Source:9434198
February 1908
1911
location
Hertfordshire Reformatory School for Boys, Chapmore End, Ware, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7001608
17th January 1911 - 3rd September 1914
1914
location
Lana Farm, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7001608
5th September 1914 - 2nd August 1915
1914
sibling
Maud E Pritchard
Source:9434201
November 1914
1915
location
11 Bevan Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7001608
16th October 1915
1916
enlistment
Lowestoft
United Kingdom
Source:7001114
4th February 1916
1916
employment
Engineer
JW Brooke and Company Ltd
Lowestoft
United Kingdom
Source:7001114
5th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/143299
Army Service Corps
2 Depot Company
Source:7001114
9th March 1916 - 8th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/143299
Army Service Corps
30th Railway Labour Battalion, R.E.
Source:7001114
8th May 1916 - 14th December 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7001114
17th May 1916 - 3rd September 1918
1916
events
Out of bounds while on active service
Military Discipline
Source:7001114
3rd June 1916
1918
events
Improperly dressed while on active service
Military Discipline
Source:7001114
14th August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7001114
19th September 1918 - 10th September 1919
1918
service
British Army
Driver
T4/143299
Army Service Corps
280th Railway Company, R.E.
Source:7001114
15th December 1918
1919
events
Motorcycle accident
Accidental injury
On the road between Ingelmunster and Roulers
Belgium
Source:7001114
13th February 1919
1919
events
Overstaying leave
Military Discipline
Source:7001114
16th August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
T4/143299
Royal Army Service Corps
263rd Railway Company, R.E.
Source:7001114
8th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7001114
9th October 1919
1928
marriage
Glory O'Grady
Source:7001569
1928
1930
children
Wilfred John Pritchard
Source:9434204
1930
1932
children
Patrick Donovan Pritchard
Source:9434208
22nd March 1932
1934
children
Glory Elizabeth Pritchard
Source:9434210
5th October 1934
1941
children
Peter J Pritchard
Source:9434213
1941
1980
death
United Kingdom
Source:8579476
1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Wilfred |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Pritchard |
| Source | 7001551 |
| First Names | Wilfred |
| Initials | W |
| Source | 7001551 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bevan Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th October 1915 | |
| 70 Cambridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hertfordshire Reformatory School for Boys, Chapmore End, Ware, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | 17th January 1911 - 3rd September 1914 | |
| Lana Farm, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, Devon | United Kingdom | 5th September 1914 - 2nd August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/143299 | Army Service Corps | 280th Railway Company, R.E. | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/143299 | Army Service Corps | 2 Depot Company | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/143299 | Army Service Corps | 30th Railway Labour Battalion, R.E. | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/143299 | Royal Army Service Corps | 263rd Railway Company, R.E. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred John Pritchard | son | 1930 | |
| Patrick Donovan Pritchard | son | 22nd March 1932 | |
| Glory Elizabeth Pritchard | daughter | 5th October 1934 | |
| Peter J Pritchard | son | 1941 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Pritchard | father | ||
| Priscilla, Aka Dolly Easter | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Henry Pritchard | brother | November 1901 | |
| Ada Priscilla Pritchard | sister | November 1903 | |
| Reggie Arthur Pritchard | brother | February 1907 | |
| Tabitha Rose Pritchard | sister | February 1908 | |
| George Ernest Pritchard | brother | August 1900 | |
| Maud E Pritchard | sister | November 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glory O'Grady | wife | 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-04 | 5'4" |
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Entry in Discharge RegisterCopy of a page in the discharge register of Hertfordshire Reformatory School for Boys relating to Wilfred George Pritchard. Copy obtained from Hertfordshire Archives in October 2014 (Ref. DE/Hts/Q40 p136).
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Michael37158
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael37158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism record | Michael37158 | |
| School Admission Register for George Pritchard | Michael37158 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Entry in Discharge Register | Michael37158 |
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