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We remember George Alfred Thew
We remember George Alfred Thew
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
Barbados
Source:9220306
17th February 1891
1893
sibling
Albert Clarence Thew
Source:9540525
1893
1895
sibling
Annie Louise Thew
Source:9540525
3rd July 1895
1911
location
Twickenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7612611
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9220314
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8290
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:9220314
9th September 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9220312
9th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
8290
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:9220312
9th August 1915
1941
marriage
Louisa Elizabeth Williams
Source:9534336
1941 - 25th December 1943
service
British Army
Private
8290
York And Lancaster Regiment
Source:9220314
1962
death
Not War Related
London
United Kingdom
Source:7612611
13th October 1962
burial
Brookwood, Woking, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9220317
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Alfred |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Thew, |
| Source | 9220312 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8290 | York And Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8290 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8290 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Thew | father | ||
| Helena Augusta Matthews | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Louise Thew | sister | 3rd July 1895 | |
| Albert Clarence Thew | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Elizabeth Williams | wife | 1941 |
Media
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George Alfred Thew at Kneller Hall 1911(George) Alfred in Yorks & Lancs uniform, holding his oboe.
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George Alfred Thew DCM's headstoneGeorge Alfred Thew DCM's headstone is in The Royal Hospital's section of Brookwood as George had been an in-pensioner since 13 April 1959.Contributed by:
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George Alfred Thew with fellow bandsmen at KnellerGeorge Alfred (back, centre) attended the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, Twickenham, Surrey, England from 31 Oct 1910 to 10 Oct 1911. Is George's younger brother, Albert Clarence, also in the photo?Contributed by:
John19374 -
Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Thew.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Thew.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John19374 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John19374 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | John19374 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | John19374 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | John19374 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | John19374 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | John19374 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John19374 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | John19374 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record | John19374 | |
| 1901 Census, Ireland | John19374 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Alfred Thew at Kneller Hall 1911 | John19374 | |
| George Alfred Thew DCM's headstone | John19374 | |
| George Alfred Thew with fellow bandsmen at Kneller | John19374 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Pride & Industry | Deborah102878 |
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We remember George Alfred Thew
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