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We remember George Edgar Rae
We remember George Edgar Rae
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:8957532
1895
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Barclays Bank Ltd
Bungay, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8957536
1911
1915
enlistment
Tadworth
United Kingdom
Source:8957536
22nd October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
2284
Suffolk Regiment
7th suffolk yeomanry cyclist Battalion
Source:8957536
22nd October 1915
1915
location
Broad Street House, Bungay, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8957536
22nd October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
238036
Suffolk Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8957536
9th December 1916 - 3rd November 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8957536
9th December 1916 - 14th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
238036
Suffolk Regiment
Source:8957536
5th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound right elbow, received at Arras. Fractured humerus.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8957536
23rd April 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:8957532
3rd November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8957536
4th November 1917
1917
location
Broad Street House, Bungay, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8957536
4th November 1917
appointments
Lewis Gunner
Source:8957536
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Great Yarmouth district
United Kingdom
Source:9619213
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edgar |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Rae |
| Source | 8957524 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street House, Bungay, Suffolk | United Kingdom | known 22nd October 1915 | ||
| Broad Street House, Bungay, Suffolk | United Kingdom | known 4th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 238036 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2284 | Suffolk Regiment | 7th suffolk yeomanry cyclist Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 238036 | Suffolk Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rae | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-01 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-22 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Barclays Bank Eastern Districts Roll of HonourSome of the eastern districts of Barclays Bank had their own rolls of honour made up locally, as printed posters. The printed Roll of Honour for Chelmsford, Colchester, Great Yarmouth, and Ipswich lists the Barclays Bank employees from those districts who served, and includes temporary staff as well as permanent ones.
Contributed by:
James201
Communities
Communities
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Barclays Bank Ltd - EmployeesMore about Barclays Bank Ltd - Employees
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – Victory & British War Medals | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank Eastern Districts Roll of Honour | James201 |
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