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We remember George A Scholes
We remember George A Scholes
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
sibling
Frances E Scholes
Source:8521239
1881
1882
sibling
Daisy E Scholes
Source:8521239
1882
1889
sibling
Annie Scholes
Source:8521237
1889
1891
location
Broom Hill Lodge, Newton Road, Handsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8521239
5th April 1891
1898
sibling
William Scholes
Source:8521237
1898
1904
sibling
Doris Scholes
Source:8521237
1904
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:8521237
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Clements Buildings Church Road South Yardley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8521237
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
6779
Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:8521236
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3926508
25th April 1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8521236
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7136081
Source:8521236
12th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7136081
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George A |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Scholes |
| Source | 3926508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Clements Buildings Church Road South Yardley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Broom Hill Lodge, Newton Road, Handsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6779 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidia Scholes | mother | ||
| Thomas Scholes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Scholes | sister | 1889 | |
| William Scholes | brother | 1898 | |
| Doris Scholes | sister | 1904 | |
| Frances E Scholes | sister | 1881 | |
| Daisy E Scholes | sister | 1882 |
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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