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We remember George Henry Seffens
We remember George Henry Seffens
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Isabella Seffens
Source:9653149
August 1891
1895
1900
sibling
Henry William Seffens
Source:9653149
25th March 1900
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9653149
31st March 1901
1901
location
19 Beresford Road, Walthamsow, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9653149
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9653234
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
general labourer
Slade Green, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9653234
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Killick Cottages, Slade Green, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9653234
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:9653526
18th October 1915
1915
employment
Stoker
Slade Green, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9653526
18th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Woolwich, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9653526
18th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
16994
Coldstream Guards
Source:9653526
18th October 1915 - 22nd May 1916
1915
location
3 Albert Road, Slade Green, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9653526
18th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16994
Coldstream Guards
1st
Source:9653526
22nd May 1916 - 19th January 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9653526
30th August 1916 - 5th March 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
16994
Coldstream Guards
Source:9653526
19th January 1917 - 19th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9653526
19th April 1919
1921
marriage
Cecelia Elizabeth Owen
Source:9653432
30th July 1921
1921
location
3 Albert Row, Slade Green, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9653432
30th July 1921
1922
children
Cecilia I. Seffens
Source:9653285
13th January 1922
1923
children
George W. Seffens
Source:9653285
18th July 1923
1925
children
Edith V. Seffens
Source:9653285
4th July 1925
1927
children
Ronald A. Seffens
Source:9653285
13th August 1927
1939
employment
General Labourer at oil refiners
Crayford, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9653285
29th September 1939
1968
dates
Age 73
Source:9653483
November 1968
1968
death
35 Mill Place, Crayford Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9653483
November 1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Seffens |
| Source | 9653432 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Beresford Road, Walthamsow, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Albert Road, Slade Green, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th October 1915 | |
| 3 Albert Row, Slade Green, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th July 1921 | |
| Killick Cottages, Slade Green, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16994 | Coldstream Guards | 1st | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16994 | Coldstream Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 16994 | Coldstream Guards | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia I. Seffens | daughter | 13th January 1922 | |
| George W. Seffens | son | 18th July 1923 | |
| Edith V. Seffens | daughter | 4th July 1925 | |
| Ronald A. Seffens | son | 13th August 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Seffens | mother | ||
| Henry William Seffens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Seffens | sister | August 1891 | |
| Henry William Seffens | brother | 25th March 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia Elizabeth Owen | wife | 30th July 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-18 | 5'9" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism of George Henry Seffens St Paulinus Crayfotd | Laura37324 | |
| 1901 census | Laura37324 | |
| 1911 census index | Laura37324 | |
| 1939 National Register | Laura37324 | |
| marriage record | Laura37324 | |
| Burial record | Laura37324 | |
| British Army WW1 Pension Records | Laura37324 |
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