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We remember George Ward
We remember George Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1891
employment
agricultural labourer
Billingford, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:5481816
1891
1891
location
Bintry Road, Billingford, Norfolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5481816
1891
1897
marriage
Georgina Frances Rippon Cranfield
Source:5481774
25th December 1897
1899
children
Arthur William Ward
Source:5481819
10th September 1899
1906
location
Burgh Beck Rd, Melton Constable, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5510642
2nd April 1906
1911
employment
machinist drilling
Melton Constable, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:5481819
1911
1911
location
Astley Terrace, Melton Constable, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5481819
1911
1916
location
6 Loftus Street, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5487315
16th May 1916
1929
location
10 White St, Caerphilly
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5510640
1929
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
25057
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:4614720
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
25057
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:4614720
1950
death
Not War Related
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5481771
3rd October 1950
burial
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5512911
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Ward |
| Source | 4614720 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 White St, Caerphilly | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1929 | |
| 6 Loftus Street, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th May 1916 | |
| Astley Terrace, Melton Constable, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Bintry Road, Billingford, Norfolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 | |
| Burgh Beck Rd, Melton Constable, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1906 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25057 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 25057 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Acting Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur William Ward | son | 10th September 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Ward | mother | ||
| Unknown unknown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Frances Rippon Cranfield | wife | 25th December 1897 |
Media
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George WardGeorge Ward in his red cross ambulance uniform during the Great WarContributed by:
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George Ward with familyGeorge Ward pictured in 1924 with his mother, grandfather, son and grandsonContributed by:
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George Ward in 1929This is George Ward pictured in 1929 - he was my great-great-grandfather and this photograph is part of a family collectionContributed by:
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George, Georgina and baby DavidGeorge Ward in 1949 with his wife Georgina and their first great-grandchild, DavidContributed by:
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George Ward birth certificatethis is George Ward's original birth certificate, dated January 1876Contributed by:
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George Ward marriage certificateGeorge Ward's original marriage certificateContributed by:
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George Ward - will front pageGeorge Ward's will, dated May 1916 - also bears a wartime anecdote written by his granddaughter after he told her the storyContributed by:
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George Ward - will second pageThis is George Ward's wartime will, dated May 1969Contributed by:
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comrades of the Great WarThis is George Ward's 'comrades of the great war' card, dated August 1919Contributed by:
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George Ward and grandsonGeorge Ward pictured in 1923 with his first grandchild, also named GeorgeContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 1postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 2postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 3postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 4postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 5postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 6postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 7postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 8postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 9postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 10postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 11postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 12postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 13postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 14postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 15postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 16postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 17postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 18postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 19postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 20postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 21postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 22postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 23postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 24postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 25postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 26postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 27postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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postcard from G Ward 28postcard sent by George to his son Arthur during the WarContributed by:
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George Ward with relativeGeorge Ward pictured in 1926 visiting a relative in NorfolkContributed by:
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George and grandchildrenGeorge Ward pictured in 1928 with his grandchildren George and BettyContributed by:
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George Ward and dogGeorge Ward pictured in 1929 in the garden at 10 White St, Caerphilly with his dog PeterContributed by:
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George Ward with familyGeorge Ward in 1933 with his wife Georgina, daughter-in-law Clara and grandchildren George, Betty, Norman and GraceContributed by:
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postcard received by George Ward in 1906a postcard addressed to George Ward date stamped 1906 - he was collecting postcards for his son ArthurContributed by:
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George Ward's graveGeorge Ward's headstone - also commemorates his wife Georgina, son Arthur, grandson Sidney and great-grandson JasonContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanna1122 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanna1122 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joanna1122 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna1122 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna1122 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| George Ward | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward with family | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward in 1929 | Joanna1122 | |
| George, Georgina and baby David | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward birth certificate | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward marriage certificate | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward - will front page | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward - will second page | Joanna1122 | |
| comrades of the Great War | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward and grandson | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 1 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 2 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 3 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 4 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 5 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 6 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 7 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 8 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 9 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 10 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 11 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 12 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 13 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 14 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 15 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 16 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 17 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 18 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 19 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 20 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 21 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 22 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 23 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 24 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 25 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 26 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 27 | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard from G Ward 28 | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward with relative | Joanna1122 | |
| George and grandchildren | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward and dog | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward with family | Joanna1122 | |
| postcard received by George Ward in 1906 | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward's grave | Joanna1122 | |
| George Ward's funeral card | Joanna1122 |
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