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We remember George William Samms
We remember George William Samms
Timeline
Timeline
1881
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1901
1911
1911
1918
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Samms |
| Source | 8486988 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Barracks, Sialkot | India | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Notting Hill Gate, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 | |
| Reddings Road, Tillingham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5724 | 17 Lancers | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 17th Lancers | Lancer Sergeant | |||
| British Army | 7816193 | Royal Tanks Corps | |||
| British Army | 50790 | Machine Gun Corps | 9th Squadron | Squadron Serjeant Major |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Henry Samms | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Cant | wife | 26th February 1918 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Service Medal Citation London Gazette | Anne23518 |
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