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We remember George William Tabor
We remember George William Tabor
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
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1887
service
British Army
Private
2350
York and Lancaster Regiment
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1916
death
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7th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Tabor |
| Source | 7430084 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2350 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Media
Media
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George William Tabor HeadstoneHeadstone in Wombwell Cemetery that has an inscription commemorating George William Tabor. The inscription reads: In Loving Memory of / John Tom / the beloved son of Albert Henry and Mary Ann Tabor / of Wombwell / who died at Newcastle, South Africa / March 5th 1902 / aged 22 years / By Death I shall Escape from Death / and Live Eternal Gain / Also George William Tabor / their beloved son / who was Killed in Action in France / July 7th 1916, Aged 29 years / Also Mary Ann Tabor / the dearly beloved wife of / Albert Henry Tabor / who departed this life February 5th 1917 / aged 62 years / I shall go to them but they shall / not return to me / Also the above named Albert Henry Tabor / who died July 31st 1940 / aged 80 years / Also James Garner Percy Tabor, grandson of / the above, born August 28th 1898, died August 2nd 1901 / "For Such is the Kingdom of Heaven". George William Tabor however is not interred in this grave.
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Cortonwood Colliery WW1 MemorialGeorge William Tabor is remembered on the Cortonwood Colliery WW1 Memorial, Knollbeck Lane, Brampton Bierlow.Contributed by:
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Pte. G. W TaborPhotograph published in the Swinton and Mexborough Times July 29th 1916. Inage with thanks to the Barnsley Archives.
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Wombwell War memorialGeorge William Tabor is remembered on the war memorial by St. Mary's Church, Wombwell, South Yorkshire.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley War Memorial GravestonesMore about Barnsley War Memorial Gravestones
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Barnsley - Cortonwood Colliery WW1 MemorialMore about Barnsley - Cortonwood Colliery WW1 Memorial
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Barnsley - The Somme - the Rest of July 1916More about Barnsley - The Somme - the Rest of July 1916
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC - Casualty Details | Fay43329 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - George remembered on his family gravestone | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| George William Tabor Headstone | Fay43329 | |
| Cortonwood Colliery WW1 Memorial | Fay43329 | |
| Pte. G. W Tabor | Fay43329 | |
| Wombwell War memorial | Fay43329 |
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