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We remember George Worley Whiteman
We remember George Worley Whiteman
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1905
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9014824
1905 - 1911
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9069462
1911
1911
location
62 And 64 Queen Street Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9069462
1911
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
1277
Royal Engineers
East Anglian Divisional Engineers
Source:9214917
24th December 1914 - 30th November 1915
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4730836
25th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
London Brigade
Source:9214902
1st December 1915
1917
death
Killed in Action
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7247915
Source:9388815
30th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7247915
sibling
Mary Dauphine Whiteman
Source:9069462
sibling
Hazer C Whiteman
Source:9069462
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Worley |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Whiteman |
| Source | 4730836 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 And 64 Queen Street Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1277 | Royal Engineers | East Anglian Divisional Engineers | Sapper | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | London Brigade | Second Lieutenant |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mary Whiteman | mother | ||
| Hazer Whiteman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dauphine Whiteman | sister | ||
| Hazer C Whiteman | brother |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialG W Whiteman appears on this memorial. He attended Bedford Modern School during the period 1905 - 1911.
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Headstone of Lt G W Whiteman, RFALa Clytte Military Cememtery, Belgium.
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by G W Whiteman while serving with the RE.Contributed by:
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Royal Field Artillery Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by soldiers serving with the RFA.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt, London Brigade, RFA, 1915 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| Headstone of Lt G W Whiteman, RFA | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Field Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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