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We remember George Wright Wier
We remember George Wright Wier
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
marriage
Elsie Mary ewing
Source:6990390
1914
service
British Army
Private
3498
Norfolk Regiment
Source:4738136
service
British Army
Private
240821
Norfolk Regiment
Source:4738136
1917
death
Killed in Action
jerusalem
Palestine, State of
Source:7528749
Source:6990390
19th April 1917
burial
Source:7528749
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Wright |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Wier |
| Source | 7528749 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3498 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240821 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude wier | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Mary ewing | wife | 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| george wright wier 1/5 norfolks | david44241 |
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