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We remember George Shenton
We remember George Shenton
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Agnes Stead
Source:8499840
1873
1877
1902
marriage
Jessie Milligan Rutherford
Source:8499840
25th December 1902
1907
children
Eleanor Shenton
Source:8499840
3rd January 1907
1909
children
Walter Shenton
Source:8499840
3rd December 1909
1910
children
George Shenton
Source:8499840
22nd June 1910
1913
children
Robert Henry Shenton
Source:8499840
19th December 1913
1915
employment
coal miner
Swinton, South Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8499840
1915
1915
enlistment
Swinton
United Kingdom
Source:8499840
18th February 1915
1915
location
12 Thomas Street, Swinton, Rotherham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8499840
February 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
18829
York and Lancaster Regiment
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:9418624
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7453247
1916
1916
hospitalisation
Cellulitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8499840
19th February 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7453247
Source:3999023
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B
Source:7453247
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Shenton |
| Source | 3999023 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Thomas Street, Swinton, Rotherham | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18829 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Shenton | son | 3rd December 1909 | |
| Eleanor Shenton | daughter | 3rd January 1907 | |
| Robert Henry Shenton | son | 19th December 1913 | |
| George Shenton | son | 22nd June 1910 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Stead | sister | 1873 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Milligan Rutherford | wife | 25th December 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| My Great Grandad | Dave51696 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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