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We remember George White
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Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
James Whtie
Source:5483329
1885
1888
sibling
Lizzie White
Source:5483426
1888
1890
sibling
Henry White
Source:5483329
1890
1892
1892
employment
Collier Hewer
PD Colliery
New Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:5483329
April 1892
1893
sibling
Maggie Mary White
Source:5483329
1893
1895
sibling
William White
Source:5483329
1895
1900
sibling
Frank White
Source:5483329
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:5483426
April 1901
1901
location
Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483426
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:5483329
April 1911
1911
location
20 Graig Rhymney, Tirphil, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483329
April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:5483540
13th January 1915
1915
employment
Collier
Source:5483540
13th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Bargoed
United Kingdom
Source:5483518
13th January 1915
1915
location
20 Graig Rhymney, Tirphil, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483540
13th January 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Wound so arm and leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:5483518
28th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Bombardier
W/792
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5483518
28th May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5483518
15th June 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5483481
15th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Bombadier
W/792
RFA 2a REs Bde
Source:5483481
15th June 1918
children
Thomas George White
Source:5483508
service
British Army
Gunner
W/792
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5128275
1964
death
Not War Related
Pneumoconiosis with chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Developed through working underground in the colliery.
Gelligaer Hospital, Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:5483508
23rd February 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 5483329 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Graig Rhymney, Tirphil, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 20 Graig Rhymney, Tirphil, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th January 1915 | |
| Halswell Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | W/792 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | W/792 | RFA 2a REs Bde | Bombadier | ||
| British Army | W/792 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas George White | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza White | mother | ||
| Edward White | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Whtie | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry White | brother | 1890 | |
| William White | brother | 1895 | |
| Frank White | brother | 1900 | |
| Maggie Mary White | sister | 1893 | |
| Lizzie White | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-13 | 5'8" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Elizabeth2060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Elizabeth2060 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Elizabeth2060 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Elizabeth2060 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Elizabeth2060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Individuals entitled to the "WAR BADGE" | Elizabeth2060 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George in uniform | Elizabeth2060 | |
| George White | Elizabeth2060 |
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