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We remember George Oswald Elsworth
We remember George Oswald Elsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Matthew Clement Elsworth
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30th September 1886
1888
sibling
Claude Elsworth
Source:6190189
13th August 1888
1890
sibling
Irene Elsworth
Source:6190189
15th November 1890
1892
sibling
Curtis Elsworth
Source:6190189
11th December 1892
1896
1900
sibling
Lillian Elsworth
Source:6190189
17th April 1900
1911
location
282 St Georges Road, Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190189
2nd April 1911
1915
appointments
Motor Transport Driver
Source:6190192
24th August 1915 - 28th February 1919
1915
enlistment
Grove Park, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6190192
24th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/119544
Royal Army Service Corps
559th, Mechanical Transport Company
Source:6190192
24th August 1915 - 7th October 1918
1915
location
'Palm Villas', 348 St Georges Road, Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190192
24th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190192
7th September 1915 - 12th July 1918
1917
hospitalisation
General weakness etc.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190192
8th January 1917 - 10th January 1917
1918
hospitalisation
General weakness etc.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6190192
14th July 1918 - 27th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
M2/119544
Royal Army Service Corps
183 Company
Source:6190192
7th October 1918 - 29th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
M2/119544
Royal Army Service Corps
977th Motor Transport Company
Source:6190192
29th October 1918 - 28th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6190192
30th March 1919
1942
marriage
Ella Maud Coupe
Source:6190202
1942 - 10th July 1965
1946
children
Maureen Elsworth
Source:6190202
1946
1965
death
Not War Related
Hull, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6190191
Source:6190185
10th July 1965
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Palm Villas', 348 St Georges Road, Hull, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th August 1915 | |
| 282 St Georges Road, Hull, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/119544 | Royal Army Service Corps | 977th Motor Transport Company | Private | |
| British Army | M2/119544 | Royal Army Service Corps | 559th, Mechanical Transport Company | Private | |
| British Army | M2/119544 | Royal Army Service Corps | 183 Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Elsworth | daughter | 1946 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Elizabeth Crowther | mother | ||
| George William Elsworth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Clement Elsworth | brother | 30th September 1886 | |
| Claude Elsworth | brother | 13th August 1888 | |
| Irene Elsworth | sister | 15th November 1890 | |
| Curtis Elsworth | brother | 11th December 1892 | |
| Lillian Elsworth | sister | 17th April 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Maud Coupe | wife | 1942 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-24 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-12-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Army Service Corps | Jeremy24359 |
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