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We remember George Shimwell
We remember George Shimwell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Frank Isaac Shimwell
Source:4014932
24th July 1896
1898
1917
internment
pow
Westphalia
Germany
Source:6642797
3rd May 1917
1917
internment
pow
Germany
Source:4014932
7th May 1917
1926
marriage
Winifred Gladys Margetts
Source:4014932
26th June 1926
1931
children
Audrey West
Source:4014932
1st June 1931
children
Barbara Watts
Source:4014932
children
Kathleen Taylor
Source:4014932
service
British Army
Private
47983
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4014932
1991
death
Not War Related
Buried at St Mary's church (South Darley)
South Darley
United Kingdom
Source:4014932
19th June 1991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Shimwell |
| Source | 4014932 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47983 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Watts | daughter | ||
| Kathleen Taylor | daughter | ||
| Audrey West | daughter | 1st June 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Sheldon | mother | ||
| Joseph Shimwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Isaac Shimwell | brother | 24th July 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Gladys Margetts | wife | 26th June 1926 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| POW Record | Belinda130 |
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