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We remember George Henry Botting
We remember George Henry Botting
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1898
sibling
Edward Botting
Source:6176906
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6176906
1901
1901
sibling
Ellen Botting
Source:6176906
1901
1901
sibling
William Botting
Source:6176833
1901
1901
location
Dutts Cottages, Sutton Valence, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176906
1901
1904
sibling
Elsie Botting
Source:6176833
1904
1908
sibling
Rose Botting
Source:6176833
1908
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6176833
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Leeds, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6176833
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Leeds, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6176833
2nd April 1911
1912
employment
Farm labourer
Leeds Abbey
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6176635
1st August 1912
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:6176635
8th August 1912
1912
enlistment
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6176635
8th August 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
9917
Royal West Kent
1st Batt
Source:6176635
December 1912 - June 1914
1914
service
British Army
L/Corporal
9917
Royal West Kent
1st Batt
Source:6176635
14th July 1914 - 26th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
9917
Royal West Kent
1st Batt
Source:6176635
27th September 1915 - 9th June 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6176635
1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
9917
Royal West Kent
D
Source:6176635
19th September 1916 - 25th March 1917
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6176635
27th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
9917
Royal West Kent
3rd Batt
Source:6176635
26th March 1917 - 1st May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6176635
20th September 1917
1919
marriage
Daisy E C A Dobbs
Source:6176870
1919
1919
location
Brickfield House, Kings Highway, Plumstead, SE18
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176635
27th June 1919
1921
location
182 Lakedale Road, Plumstead, SE18
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6176635
21st March 1921
1951
dates
Age 57
Source:9385737
1951
service
British Army
Serjeant
L/9917
Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:424757
1951
death
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8882392
Source:9385737
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Botting, |
| Source | 9385742 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Lakedale Road, Plumstead, SE18 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1921 | |
| Brickfield House, Kings Highway, Plumstead, SE18 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th June 1919 | |
| Dutts Cottages, Sutton Valence, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Leeds, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9917 | Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 9917 | Royal West Kent | 1st Batt | Private | |
| British Army | 9917 | Royal West Kent | 1st Batt | L/Corporal | |
| British Army | 9917 | Royal West Kent | 1st Batt | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9917 | Royal West Kent | D | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 9917 | Royal West Kent | 3rd Batt | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Botting | mother | ||
| John Botting | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Botting | brother | 1898 | |
| Ellen Botting | sister | 1901 | |
| William Botting | brother | 1901 | |
| Elsie Botting | sister | 1904 | |
| Rose Botting | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy E C A Dobbs | wife | 1919 |
Media
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George in 1950This is my grandfather at home in Eltham towards the end of his life (he dies in 1951).
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George Botting with Jesse DobbsTHis is a picture of George with his new father-in-law Jesse Dobbs. Taken in Plumstead in SE London in 1919 - the year of his marriage to Daisy Dobbs.At the time George was a clerk at the Royal Arsenal where Jesse worked as a crane driver.Contributed by:
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Dutts Cottage in LeedsThis is the birthplace of George Botting and where he lived until he joined the army.The cottage has now been demolished and restored.Contributed by:
Geoffrey112988 -
George Botting at homeThis ius a photograph of gorge (centre back row) with his parents Mary, known as Polly) and John and his siblings.
Contributed by:
Geoffrey112988
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Dobbs Story | Adrienne2953 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George in 1950 | Geoffrey112988 | |
| George Botting with Jesse Dobbs | Geoffrey112988 | |
| Dutts Cottage in Leeds | Geoffrey112988 | |
| George Botting at home | Geoffrey112988 |
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We remember George Henry Botting
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