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We remember George Street
We remember George Street
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1911
dates
Age 21
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1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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22nd August 1914 - 22nd November 1917
1917
discharge
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22nd November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Fracture of shoulder
Hospital/Institution
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22nd November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to right foot
Hospital/Institution
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22nd November 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Brading
United Kingdom
Source:4299651
23rd November 1917
marriage
Jesse Harwood
Source:4299651
service
British Army
Private
7773
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4299651
service
British Army
Corporal
7773
Hampshire Regiment
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1959
death
War Related Sickness
My grandfather died of throat cancer which is believed to have been a result of him being gassed in the war.
Brading
United Kingdom
Source:4299651
9th January 1959
burial
Brading
United Kingdom
Source:4299651
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Street |
| Source | 4299651 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7773 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7773 | Hampshire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Street | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Harwood | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-22 | 5'7" |
Media
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Corporal George Street Hampshire Regt.Probably taken in 1917. Note the badge on his right arm. This shows that he was a first class shot with the Lewis gun
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His medalsMy grandfather's medals. Note the "Old Contemptible" clasp to the 1914 Star.Contributed by:
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My grandfather in MauritiusTaken in 1913 in Mauritius whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion. Note the two good conduct stripes signifying six years service. This indicates that he joined up in 1907 at the age of 16.Contributed by:
Andrew16147
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew16147 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal George Street Hampshire Regt. | Andrew16147 | |
| His medals | Andrew16147 | |
| My grandfather in Mauritius | Andrew16147 |
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