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We remember Geoffrey George Hargreaves Bolton.
We remember Geoffrey George Hargreaves Bolton.
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
71 Promenade, Southport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9534630
1901
1911
employment
Surveying Student
Source:9534619
1911
1911
location
Height Side, Newchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9534619
1911
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
East Lancashire Regiment
5 Battalion
Source:9534659
10th October 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:401858
10th May 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5513768
3rd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant)
East Lancashire Regiment
Territorial Force
Source:5513768
3rd June 1916
1919
marriage
Ethel Robinson
Source:9534462
1919 - 1942
1921
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
East Lancashire Regiment
5th (D.F.) Bn.
Source:9534667
9th April 1921
1932
employment
Managing Director
Hargreaves Colleries
United Kingdom
Source:9534462
1932
1943
marriage
Margaret Robinson
Source:9534462
1943
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:401858
education
Shrewsbury School
United Kingdom
Source:9534462
service
British Army
Captain
East Lancashire Regiment
5 Battalion
Source:401858
1983
death
Not War Related
Ribble Valley
United Kingdom
Source:9534462
1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey George Hargreaves |
| Initials | GGH |
| Last Name | Bolton. |
| Source | 5513768 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Promenade, Southport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Height Side, Newchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Lancashire Regiment | 5 Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | East Lancashire Regiment | Territorial Force | Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant) | ||
| British Army | East Lancashire Regiment | 5 Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | East Lancashire Regiment | 5th (D.F.) Bn. | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Henry Hargreaves Bolton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Robinson | wife | 1919 | |
| Margaret Robinson | wife | 1943 |
Media
Media
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MC, 1914/15 Trio and EmblemAs awarded to Geoffrey Bolton for Gallantry and Service in the Great War (Medal Index Card and London Gazette)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| Lytham St Ann Art Collection | Victoria143992 | |
| Forces War Record | Victoria143992 | |
| The London Gazette Publication date: 23 October 1914 Supplement: 28952 Page: 8618 | Ian105013 | |
| The London Gazette Publication date: 29 April 1921 Supplement: 32310 Page: 3529 | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Captain Maurice Baldwin Bolton. MC | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Captain Harry Hargreaves Bolton | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Lt John Bolton | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Hargreaves Bolton | Victoria143992 | |
| MC, 1914/15 Trio and Emblem | Ian105013 |
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