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We remember George Prowse
We remember George Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9449730
5th April 1891
1891
location
23 Great Walpole St, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9449730
5th April 1891
1893
education
Holy Trinity Church of England School
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9449732
9th January 1893 - 21st October 1898
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9449740
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9449740
31st March 1901
1905
dates
Age 19
Source:9449742
20th March 1905
1905
employment
Labourer
Blacks Foundry
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9449742
20th March 1905
1905
enlistment
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9449742
20th March 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
7919
Durham Light Infantry
4th Battalion
Source:9449742
20th March 1905
1905
location
23 West Walpole St, High Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9449742
20th March 1905
1905
discharge
Source:9449751
20th May 1905
1907
marriage
Jane Corkin
Source:9449761
1907 - 1st July 1916
1908
children
Thomas Prowse
Source:9449761
1908
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9449761
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Foundary
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9449761
2nd April 1911
1911
location
13 Swan Yard, Laggate St, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9449761
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
3/9450
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3612559
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
France
Source:9449767
1st July 1916
sibling
Anthony Prowse
Source:9449758
sibling
William Prowse
Source:9449758
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Swan Yard, Laggate St, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Great Walpole St, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 23 West Walpole St, High Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th March 1905 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/9450 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7919 | Durham Light Infantry | 4th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Prowse | son | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Prowse | mother | ||
| Thomas Prowse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Prowse | brother | ||
| William Prowse | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Corkin | wife | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-20 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-05-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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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 | Joanna19174 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
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| George Prowse | Michelle75308 | |
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