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We remember George West
We remember George West
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1898
children
George Henry West
Source:9319591
28th September 1898
1908
marriage
Amy Louisa Farnden
Source:9319624
1st March 1908
1911
children
Amy Florence West
Source:9319624
1911
1911
employment
Carman
Source:9319624
1911
1911
location
50 Lansdowne Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9319624
1911
1913
children
Dorothy Louise West
Source:9319591
18th May 1913
1914
enlistment
Shepherds Bush
United Kingdom
Source:9319591
18th October 1914
1916
children
Mollie West
Source:9319622
8th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Contusion of right hip
Hospital/Institution
Source:9319591
14th December 1916
service
British Army
Driver
41448
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4702221
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
41448
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4702221
location
152 Cornwall Road, Notting Hill
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9319591
1917
death
Died of wounds
Stricture, compound fracture, right hip
All Saints Hospital, Vauxhall Bridge
United Kingdom
Source:7083233
Source:9319591
16th March 1917
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:7083233
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 4702221 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Cornwall Road, Notting Hill | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 50 Lansdowne Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41448 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 41448 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry West | son | 28th September 1898 | |
| Dorothy Louise West | daughter | 18th May 1913 | |
| Mollie West | daughter | 8th November 1916 | |
| Amy Florence West | daughter | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Louisa Farnden | wife | 1st March 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Inscription on the Memorial in Kensal GreenActing Bombardier George West is buried in Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery in London and commemorated on the memorial in the cemetery (image 06/2016)
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on the Memorial in Kensal Green | DR117137 |
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