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We remember Herbert George Somers
We remember Herbert George Somers
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1881
1881
location
66 Freke Road, Battersea, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9561869
11th October 1881
1881
location
66 Freke Road, Battersea, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9562011
4th December 1881
1907
employment
Fish Salesman
United Kingdom
Source:9562018
21st January 1907
1907
marriage
Fanny Louise Bonds
Source:9562018
21st January 1907
1907
location
9 Lucas Street, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9562018
21st January 1907
1908
children
Fanny Isabel Louise Somers
Source:9595432
30th April 1908
1910
children
John George Chance Somers
Source:9595432
14th August 1910
1914
children
Walter Richard Somers
Source:9595432
10th April 1914
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:9595426
21st June 1915
1915
employment
Fishmonger
United Kingdom
Source:9595426
21st June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
34082
Royal Field Artillery
179 Brigade
Source:9595432
21st June 1915
1915
location
21 Bradley Street, South Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595426
21st June 1915
1915
enlistment
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:9595432
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
34082
Royal Field Artillery
179 Brigade
Source:9595432
18th September 1915
1916
children
Herbert Somers
Source:9595432
9th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
34082
Royal Field Artillery
179 Brigade
Source:9595432
22nd August 1916
1918
dates
Age 36
Source:9561943
16th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
L/34082
Royal Field Artillery
C/174 Brigade
Source:9561902
16th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
34082
Royal Field Artillery
C Battery, 174 Brigade
Source:9561943
16th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
34082
Royal Field Artillery
174 Brigade
Source:9595432
16th September 1918
1918
location
66 Vanguard Street, St Johns, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9561943
16th September 1918
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
34082
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4191512
1918
death
Died of wounds
Gas inhalation
France
Source:9561902
16th September 1918
burial
Wimille, Pas de Calais
Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France
France
IV. A. 36.
Source:9561943
Source:9562142
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Somers |
| Source | 9561869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Bradley Street, South Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st June 1915 | |
| 66 Freke Road, Battersea, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th October 1881 | |
| 66 Freke Road, Battersea, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th December 1881 | |
| 66 Vanguard Street, St Johns, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th September 1918 | |
| 9 Lucas Street, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st January 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | L/34082 | Royal Field Artillery | C/174 Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | C Battery, 174 Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | 179 Brigade | Driver | |
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | 179 Brigade | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | 179 Brigade | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 34082 | Royal Field Artillery | 174 Brigade | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Isabel Louise Somers | daughter | 30th April 1908 | |
| John George Chance Somers | son | 14th August 1910 | |
| Walter Richard Somers | son | 10th April 1914 | |
| Herbert Somers | son | 9th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Somers | mother | ||
| George Chance Somers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Louise Bonds | wife | 21st January 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-21 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1881-12-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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HeadstoneHeadstone at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France Cemetery/memorial reference: IV. A. 36.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth Certificate | Veronica159220 | |
| Death Certificate | Veronica159220 | |
| CWGC Commemoration Certificate | Veronica159220 | |
| Baptism Register | Veronica159220 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Veronica159220 | |
| Headstone | Veronica159220 | |
| Medal Card - Service No: 34082 | Veronica159220 | |
| Medal Card- Service Nos: TF/736572 and 146469 | Veronica159220 | |
| Attestation - 01 | Veronica159220 | |
| Attestation - 02 | Veronica159220 | |
| Medals | Veronica159220 |
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We remember Herbert George Somers
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