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We remember George Henry Prowse
We remember George Henry Prowse
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
1886
location
Gilfach Goch, Llantrisant, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9008864
29th August 1886
1896
sibling
Dora
Source:8558693
1896
1901
employment
Coal Miner General Labourer Below Ground
Source:8558693
1901
1901
sibling
Reuben
Source:8558693
1901
1901
location
Meadgate, Camerton, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8558693
1901
1913
children
Gladys Prowse
Source:8558698
1913
1913
marriage
Sarah Lewis
Source:8558696
1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Wales Z/424
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Naval Divison
Source:8558705
26th February 1915
1915
employment
Collier
Source:8558705
1915
1915
location
65, Pentre, Treharne Road, Landore, Swansea
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8558705
1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Wales Z/424
Royal Naval Divison
Source:8558705
5th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
Wales Z/424
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal Naval Divison
Source:8558705
20th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558705
22nd October 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8558705
3rd December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
GSW left thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558705
13th November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
GSW left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:8558705
23rd April 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
WZ/424
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division
Source:8558705
28th April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8558688
August 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8558690
2nd September 1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
Wales Z/424
Royal Naval Division
Drake Battalion
Source:8558699
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8558688
Source:8558714
Source:8558690
27th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 1 and 2
Source:8558690
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Prowse, |
| Source | 8558714 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Pentre, Treharne Road, Landore, Swansea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Gilfach Goch, Llantrisant, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th August 1886 | |
| Meadgate, Camerton, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/424 | Royal Naval Division | Drake Battalion | Chief Petty Officer | |
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/424 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Royal Naval Divison | Ordinary Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/424 | Royal Naval Divison | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/424 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Royal Naval Divison | Petty Officer | |
| Royal Navy | WZ/424 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Prowse | daughter | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Prowse | father | ||
| Harriett Prowse nee Grantham | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben | brother | 1901 | |
| Dora | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lewis | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Wales online | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| George | Selena49658 | |
| birth certificate | Angela121688 | |
| DCM | Fife3190 | |
| G Prowse | Andrew13060 |
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We remember George Henry Prowse
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