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We remember George Irving
We remember George Irving
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1900
sibling
Alexander Irving
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1900
1904
sibling
George Irving
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1904
1909
sibling
Joseph Iriving
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1909
1911
employment
Police Constable
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 Frodsham St, Rusholme, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8651260
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
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1911
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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marriage
Emma Irving
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service
British Army
Serjeant
18358
Manchester Regiment
20th Battalion
Source:7269318
location
76 Darnley St Old Trafford Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the battle for Fricourt
Fricourt The Somme.
France
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
111.F.8.
Source:7269318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Irving |
| Source | 8651260 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Frodsham St, Rusholme, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 76 Darnley St Old Trafford Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18358 | Manchester Regiment | 20th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Irving | mother | ||
| Joseph Irving | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Irving | brother | 1900 | |
| George Irving | brother | 1904 | |
| Joseph Iriving | brother | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Irving | wife |
Media
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Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz.Final resting place of Sergeant George Irving M.M. of the 20th Battalion Manchester Regiment Grave Ref. 111.F.8.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz. | Desmond1478 | |
| Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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