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We remember George Henry Clarke Almey
We remember George Henry Clarke Almey
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1910
marriage
Mabel Blanche Wright
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24th March 1910
1912
children
Hilda Mary Almey
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28th March 1912
children
Winifred Annie Almey
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service
British Army
Private
6084
Connaught Rangers
1st Battalion
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service
British Army
Private
6084
Connaught Rangers
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Sunstroke supervening wounds.
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1st July 1917
burial
The graves at Diyalla Bridge are about 100 yards to the left of the bridge and on this side (see other photograph). This message is written on the reverse of the photograph.
Iraq
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry Clarke |
| Initials | GHC |
| Last Name | Almey |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6084 | Connaught Rangers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6084 | Connaught Rangers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Mary Almey | daughter | 28th March 1912 | |
| Winifred Annie Almey | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Almey | mother | ||
| James Henry Almey | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Blanche Wright | wife | 24th March 1910 |
Media
Media
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Harry (G H C) AlmeyIn uniform In Leicester before leaving for Mesopotamia
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Diyalla Bridge near to where Harry Almey diedThis is near to where Harry Almey died in July 1917, and was buried.Contributed by:
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The boys of hutments camp, Grove Park, Lee, LondonHarry Almey is the tall figure at the rear of the groupContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Church of The Martyrs - Leicester memorialMore about Church of The Martyrs - Leicester memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz25192 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry (G H C) Almey | Helen44158 | |
| Diyalla Bridge near to where Harry Almey died | Helen44158 | |
| Burial ground near to Diyalla Bridge | Helen44158 | |
| The boys of hutments camp, Grove Park, Lee, London | Helen44158 |
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