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We remember George Anderson
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Robert Anderson
Source:8481422
1897
1899
sibling
Richard Anderson
Source:8481422
1899
1901
sibling
James Anderson
Source:8481422
1901
1903
sibling
Edward Anderson
Source:8481422
1903
1905
sibling
Alfred Anderson
Source:8481422
1905
1907
sibling
Frederick Anderson
Source:8481422
1907
1911
employment
Printer
Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
Source:8481422
1911
1912
employment
Yardman
Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
Source:8481391
4th November 1912
1912
marriage
Emily Caroline Reed
Source:8479408
4th November 1912
1913
children
Emily Anne Rose Anderson
Source:8479408
14th March 1913
1913
location
92 Vienna Road, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479408
14th March 1913
1913
employment
Foundry Worker - Trimmer
Phosphor Bronze Company
London
United Kingdom
Source:8479408
August 1913
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:8479408
3rd August 1914
1914
enlistment
Bermondsey
United Kingdom
Source:8479408
3rd August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1557/313
London Regiment
22nd Queens London Division
Source:8479408
3rd August 1914 - 10th May 1915
1914
location
85 Spa Road, Bermondsey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479408
3rd August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:48543
16th March 1915 - June 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
1557
London Regiment
142nd Brigade
Source:8479669
11th May 1915 - 1st November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in France in right arm and right leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479408
20th March 1916 - June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
1557
London Regiment
Wounded in the field
Source:8479408
20th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital, wounded from France.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479408
20th June 1916
1916
events
Pre-discharge Training
Training
Brighton
United Kingdom
Pavilion Military Hospital, Brighton
Source:8479408
31st August 1916 - 8th June 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Transferred from The King George Hospital, Stamford Street, London S.E. 1. Service Number shown on record as 313.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479408
31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
16759
Army Cyclist Corps
Source:8479408
1st November 1916 - 14th July 1917
1917
events
Pre-discharge Training
Training
Roehampton
United Kingdom
Queen Mary's Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital, Roehampton House,Roehampton
Source:8479669
8th June 1917 - 22nd June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to Queen Mary's Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital, Roehampton House, Roehampton. Admission record shows : Service No 1557, Army Cyclist Corps, 47 London Division.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479408
8th June 1917
1917
events
Employment whilst with the Colours
Employment
London
United Kingdom
The King George Hospital, Stamford Street, S.E.1
Source:8479408
21st June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Discharge as " no longer fit for War Service" approved. Sent home (85, Spa Road, Bermondsey) to await instructions as to his final discharge. He was given £1 advance and a suit of plain clothes.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8479408
23rd June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:48543
14th July 1917
1918
location
20 Willow Walk, Upper Grange Road, Bermondsey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479408
19th June 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Anderson |
| Source | 48543 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Willow Walk, Upper Grange Road, Bermondsey | United Kingdom | their own address | 19th June 1918 | |
| 85 Spa Road, Bermondsey | United Kingdom | their own address | 3rd August 1914 | |
| 92 Vienna Road, Jamaica Road, Bermondsey | United Kingdom | their own address | 14th March 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1557 | London Regiment | 142nd Brigade | Private | |
| British Army | 16759 | Army Cyclist Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 1557 | London Regiment | Wounded in the field | Private | |
| British Army | 1557/313 | London Regiment | 22nd Queens London Division | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Anne Rose Anderson | daughter | 14th March 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Anderson | father | ||
| Annie Anderson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Anderson | brother | 1897 | |
| Richard Anderson | brother | 1899 | |
| James Anderson | brother | 1901 | |
| Edward Anderson | brother | 1903 | |
| Alfred Anderson | brother | 1905 | |
| Frederick Anderson | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Caroline Reed | wife | 4th November 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-03 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Private George AndersonThe photo shows the cap badge pattern of the Army Cyclist Corps of a cycle wheel with crossed rifles behind all surmounted by a crown. He is wearing the 1914 pattern so-called Gor Blimey cap with folding ear warmer flap. That and the goatskin vest all help to date the photo to probably winter 1914, early 1915, although both were still seen as late as 1916. Since he arrived in France in March 1915 it is likely that the photo was taken in France in Spring 1915 or during the winter of 1915/16
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Private George AndersonPrivate George Anderson wearing Hospital Blues Convalescent Uniform. On the table his Army Cyclist Corps cap badge is clearly seen. The photo appears to have been taken shortly before his discharge probably in either of Queen Mary's Convalescent Auxiliary Hospital, Roehampton House, Roehampton or The King George Hospital, Stamford Street, London, S.E.1Contributed by:
Roderick1882
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Record for Private George Anderson | Roderick1882 | |
| The London Regiment - Battalions of the Territorial Force | Roderick1882 | |
| 22nd (The Queen's) Battalion, The London Regiment | Roderick1882 | |
| War Diary for Divisional Cyclist Company, 47th Division | Roderick1882 | |
| Register of Marriages | Roderick1882 | |
| George Anderson in the 1911 Census | Roderick1882 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George Anderson | Roderick1882 | |
| Private George Anderson | Roderick1882 |
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