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We remember George Caygill.
We remember George Caygill.
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
James Caygill
Source:9553405
1874
1876
sibling
Thomas H Caygill
Source:9553405
1876
1878
sibling
Peter Caygill
Source:9553405
1878
1880
sibling
Jane Caygill
Source:9553405
1880
1882
1884
sibling
Sarah A Caygill
Source:9553405
1884
1886
sibling
Annie Caygill
Source:9553405
1886
1888
sibling
Ellen Caygill
Source:9553405
1888
1891
sibling
Harry Caygill
Source:9553405
1891
1891
location
Part House Farm, Higher Boarsgreave, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9553405
1891
1903
marriage
Sarah Ann Tattersall
Source:9554200
1903 - 26th April 1918
1904
children
Vera Caygill
Source:9554196
18th March 1904
1909
children
Clifford Caygill
Source:9554196
8th January 1909
1910
children
Neville Caygill
Source:9554196
1st October 1910
1911
employment
Police Constable
Manchester City Council
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9554225
1911
1911
location
10 Waverley Road, Moston, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9554225
1911
1918
dates
Age 36
Source:9221152
26th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Battery Serjeant Major
292150
Royal Garrison Artillery
133rd Heavy Battery
Source:9221152
26th April 1918
employment
Policeman
Manchester City Police
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9221152
service
British Army
Serjeant
292150
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:5016234
service
British Army
181
Royal Garrison Artillery
133rd (Co. Palatine) Heavy Battery
Source:9288829
1918
death
Source:9221152
26th April 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9221152
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9221152
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Caygill. |
| Source | 9221152 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Waverley Road, Moston, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Part House Farm, Higher Boarsgreave, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 292150 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 181 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 133rd (Co. Palatine) Heavy Battery | ||
| British Army | 292150 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 133rd Heavy Battery | Battery Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Caygill | daughter | 18th March 1904 | |
| Clifford Caygill | son | 8th January 1909 | |
| Neville Caygill | son | 1st October 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| James Caygill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caygill | brother | 1874 | |
| Thomas H Caygill | brother | 1876 | |
| Peter Caygill | brother | 1878 | |
| Jane Caygill | sister | 1880 | |
| Sarah A Caygill | sister | 1884 | |
| Annie Caygill | sister | 1886 | |
| Ellen Caygill | sister | 1888 | |
| Harry Caygill | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Tattersall | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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George Caygill's signatureEvidence given by George Caygill on the death of Gnr Manaton just one month before his own death. (Service Record extract)
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RGA cap badgeGeorge Caygill was serving in 113rd Heavy Battery RGA at the time of his death. (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
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MM, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Caygill for "Bravery in the Field" and service in the Great War
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Cowpe Village and Sunday School War MemorialCowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial - showing detail of namesContributed by:
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3083 Private George Caygill, Scots GuardsGeorge Caygill in the uniform of a Private in the Scots Guards taken at Oakley & Sidebottom's photographic studio (either Bacup or Rawtenstall). The absence of his medals awarded for campaign service in the Second Boer War 1899-1902 indicates it was taken before 1899.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)
Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names) -
Borough of Rawtenstall: Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial Cross and Gates, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18699 - 24 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial Cross and Gates, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18699 - 24 names)
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Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great WarMore about Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner James Manaton | Ian105013 | |
| George Caygill, Rawtenstall 1917 | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Caygill's signature | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 3083 Private George Caygill, Scots Guards | Ian105013 |
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