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We remember George Bradley
We remember George Bradley
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
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4th July 1892
1911
dates
Age 18
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15th February 1911
1911
enlistment
Chesterfield
United Kingdom
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15th February 1911
service
British Army
Private
11559
1st Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
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service
British Army
11559
Sherwood Foresters
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service
British Army
Private
11559
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
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1915
death
Killed in Action
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11th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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sibling
Thomas Bradley
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sibling
William Bradley
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Bradley |
| Source | 459849 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Certainty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11559 | 1st Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 11559 | Sherwood Foresters | |||
| British Army | 11559 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Bradley | mother | ||
| William Bradley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bradley | brother | ||
| William Bradley | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-15 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Private George BradleyStudio portrait of Private George Bradley, taken by C H Waterhouse, 7 Cavendish Street, Chesterfield
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Book of Common PrayerTiny leather bound volume 48mm x 54mm x14mm carried by George Bradley to the Front. Returned to his family with his effects after his death in action.Contributed by:
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Inscription inside Book of Common PrayerInscription indicating this book (shown in separate image) was given to George Bradley by his godmother before he went to the Front.Contributed by:
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Scripture Union Membership cardThe Bradley family were devout members of the Church of England, and attended Christ Church, Stonegravels. This card shows George was a member of the Scripture Union in 1904, when he was 12 years old.Contributed by:
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Cabinet Card showing George BradleyThe photograph has been added into a central oval cartouche surrounded by the battle honours of the Sherwood Foresters. George was a member of the regular army.Contributed by:
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George Bradley's 'Soldiers' Small Book'Linen cover book issued in 1910, also referred to as Army Form B50Contributed by:
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Inside cover page of Soldiers' Small BookInside page of George Bradley's Soldiers' Small Book. See other images showing cover and other inside pages.Contributed by:
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Inside pages of Soldiers' Small BookShows details of George Bradley's Army career. He was a career soldier, having previously been employed at Eastwood's Wagon Works in Chesterfield.Contributed by:
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Inside pages of Soldiers' Small Book 2Shows details of George Bradley's military career and hospitalisation at Le Havre.Contributed by:
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In Remembrance cardIn the middle of a postcard, photograph of uniformed man set in a laurel wreath, with inscription above 'The self-devoted came/ Who rushed to die, without reply/ For duty, not for Fame' 'My Sentry Go' Inscription beneath, 'The Great European War / Killed in Action June 11th 1915/ George Bradley / 1915 / In RemebranceContributed by:
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Section of Derbyshire Courier, 10 July 1915Account of the death of George Bradley.Contributed by:
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Labour certificate for exemption from schoolingThis certificate was issued to enable George to leave school and start a job. From other evidence, he first worked at Eastwood's Wagon Works in Chesterfield before joining the regular army.Contributed by:
Anne-Marie36266
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George Bradley | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Book of Common Prayer | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Inscription inside Book of Common Prayer | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Scripture Union Membership card | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Cabinet Card showing George Bradley | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| George Bradley's 'Soldiers' Small Book' | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Inside cover page of Soldiers' Small Book | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Inside pages of Soldiers' Small Book | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Inside pages of Soldiers' Small Book 2 | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| In Remembrance card | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Section of Derbyshire Courier, 10 July 1915 | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Official Death notice | Anne-Marie36266 | |
| Labour certificate for exemption from schooling | Anne-Marie36266 |
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