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We remember Nimrod Folbigg
We remember Nimrod Folbigg
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Timeline
1873
sibling
Charles Percy Folbigg
Source:9259399
1873
1874
sibling
Sidney Folbigg
Source:9259399
1874
1876
sibling
Edith Rosa Folbigg
Source:9259399
1876
1878
sibling
Agnes Folbigg
Source:9259399
1878
1879
sibling
George Cyril Died Next Year Folbigg
Source:9259399
1879
1881
sibling
George Folbigg
Source:9259399
1881
1883
sibling
Alan Ernest
Source:9259399
1883
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9259408
1891
1891
location
Chelsea Villa, Miserden, Glos.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9259408
1891
1892
sibling
Harry Selby Folbigg
Source:9259399
1892
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9259408
1901
1901
employment
errand boy servant
George Banaster retired solicitor
Tewkesbury, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:9259408
1901
1901
location
Moythe Villa, Tewkesbury, Glos
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9259408
1901
1915
employment
driver
Source:9260052
1915
1915
location
1785 First Street, Victoria
Canada
their own address
Source:9260052
December 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
driver
313886
10th Field Artillery Ammunition Column
Source:9479584
14th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9260052
14th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
P.U.O. (pyrexia of unknown origin, or trench fever)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9260052
December 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
bombardier
Source:9260052
December 1916
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
acting corporal
Source:9260052
June 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
corporal
Source:9260052
July 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9259414
27th October 1917
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Sergeant
Source:9260052
January 1918
1918
hospitalisation
He had received a GSW (gun shot wound) originally recorded to his back but then changed to his abdomen. Shrapnel from a high explosive shell was removed in an operation which left a 12’’ scar.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9260052
August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
Source:9260052
August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
The first telegram = severely wounded in the back. They next had a letter to say that he was going on all right; a third message, conveyed in a telegram, is that he is serious condition.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9259413
30th August 1918
1920
location
Lacon, Marshall, Illinois
United States
their own address
Source:9259425
1920
1928
children
Joyce
Source:9265070
1928
marriage
Violet May Hill
Source:9259411
service
British Army
Corporal
313886
Canadian Field Artillery
Source:5033754
1944
death
War Related Sickness
obstruction of intestine. death was due to service
Victoria British Columbia
Canada
Source:9259411
20th April 1944
burial
Victoria
Canada
Source:9259411
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nimrod |
| Initials | N |
| Last Name | Folbigg |
| Source | 9259399 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 First Street, Victoria | Canada | their own address | known December 1915 | |
| Chelsea Villa, Miserden, Glos. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Lacon, Marshall, Illinois | United States | their own address | known 1920 | |
| Moythe Villa, Tewkesbury, Glos | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 313886 | Canadian Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | bombardier | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | acting corporal | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | corporal | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Acting Sergeant | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Sergeant | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 313886 | 10th Field Artillery Ammunition Column | driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onesiphorus Folbigg | father | ||
| Ellen Elizabeth Folbigg nee Selby | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Percy Folbigg | brother | 1873 | |
| Sidney Folbigg | brother | 1874 | |
| Edith Rosa Folbigg | sister | 1876 | |
| Agnes Folbigg | sister | 1878 | |
| George Cyril Died Next Year Folbigg | brother | 1879 | |
| George Folbigg | brother | 1881 | |
| Alan Ernest | brother | 1883 | |
| Harry Selby Folbigg | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet May Hill | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey but other records say hazel | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | David114 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| parish records | Linda64676 | |
| U.K. census | Linda64676 | |
| Canada War Graves Register | Linda64676 | |
| Cambridge Independent Press Fri 30 Aug 1918 | Linda64676 | |
| Canada, Military Honours and Award Citation Cards 1900-1961 | Linda64676 | |
| U.S. census | Linda64676 | |
| Canada, WW1 CEF Personnel Files 1914-1918 | Linda64676 | |
| UK, Incoming Passenger Lists 1878-1960 | Linda64676 | |
| Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms 1813-1913 | Linda64676 | |
| FOLBIGG, NIMROD (313886) | David114 |
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We remember Nimrod Folbigg
Also remembered by 2 people