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We remember George William Wright
We remember George William Wright
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1911
location
33 Caxton Rd, Beccles, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8697210
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
10175
Norfolk Regiment
9th/ 3rd Battalion
Source:8697167
5th September 1914 - 21st March 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8485871
30th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
contusion to back
Hospital/Institution
Source:8489461
23rd September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8489461
26th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
shell shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8489461
27th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
222304
VI Division
Sanitary Section
Source:8697181
21st March 1916 - 2nd July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
222304
Labour Corps
209th Division, Employment Co.
Source:8485860
2nd July 1917 - 4th April 1919
service
British Army
Private
222304
Labour Corps
Source:4896999
service
British Army
Private
10175
Norfolk Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8485860
location
5 Shaw's Yard, Ravensmeer, Beccles, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485850
1919
death
Not War Related
Died of fractured skull after a fall from a ladder.
Inquest held on 18/12/19 by L. H. Williams
The Hospital, Beccles, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:8485862
16th December 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Wright |
| Source | 8485850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Caxton Rd, Beccles, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 5 Shaw's Yard, Ravensmeer, Beccles, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 222304 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 10175 | Norfolk Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10175 | Norfolk Regiment | 9th/ 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 222304 | VI Division | Sanitary Section | Private | |
| British Army | 222304 | Labour Corps | 209th Division, Employment Co. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Wright, nee Ashley | mother | ||
| John Wright | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Dark grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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1881 censusGeorge living with his parents, John Wright & Sarah Ann (nee Ashley)
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attestationWW1 service with Labour Corps and previous service with Norfolk Regiment 4th BattalionContributed by:
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Death Certificatege 48; 33 Caxton Rd; labourer Inquest held on 18/12/19 by L. H. Williams. Died of fractured skull after a fall from a ladderContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Ashley/Wright men from Beccles, Suffolk who served in WW1More about Ashley/Wright men from Beccles, Suffolk who served in WW1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patricia68049 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia68049 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of the Beccles Men who served in the Great War 1914 - 1918 | Patricia68049 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 census | Patricia68049 | |
| attestation | Patricia68049 | |
| Death Certificate | Patricia68049 | |
| Beccles Hospital | Patricia68049 | |
| medal card | Patricia68049 | |
| ID | Patricia68049 | |
| Beccles Ballygate | Patricia68049 | |
| medical | Patricia68049 | |
| part of service record | Patricia68049 | |
| cap badge | Patricia68049 |
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