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We remember George Blake
We remember George Blake
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Frank Blake
Source:6173979
1890
1893
sibling
Bessie Blake
Source:6173979
1893
1894
sibling
Florence Blake
Source:6173979
1894
1895
1897
sibling
Albert Blake
Source:6173979
1897
1898
sibling
Esther Blake
Source:6173979
1898
1900
sibling
Harry Blake
Source:6173979
1900
1901
location
The Street, Horningsheath, Horringer, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173979
31st March 1901
1911
employment
House Boy
Northgate School
Bury st Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6173984
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Northgate School, 7 AngelHill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6173984
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6173991
20th March 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
473049
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:6173991
20th March 1912 - 15th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6173991
15th July 1919
1920
employment
Nursing Orderly
United Kingdom
Source:6173991
20th March 1920
1940
marriage
Christine M Cordy
Source:6174001
1940
1982
death
Not War Related
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:6173998
27th March 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Blake |
| Source | 6173978 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School, 7 AngelHill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Street, Horningsheath, Horringer, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 473049 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Blake | mother | ||
| Harry Blake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Blake | brother | 1890 | |
| Bessie Blake | sister | 1893 | |
| Florence Blake | sister | 1894 | |
| Albert Blake | brother | 1897 | |
| Esther Blake | sister | 1898 | |
| Harry Blake | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine M Cordy | wife | 1940 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-07-03 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-08-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Katherine27600 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Katherine27600 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Other Ranks' Service Records 1912-1945 Image | Katherine27600 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk: service record for Frank Blake | Katherine27600 | |
| Livesof tehFirst WorldWar:Frank Oliver Blake | Katherine27600 |
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