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We remember William George Ely
We remember William George Ely
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Ethel Daisy Ely
Source:5488957
1887
1888
1896
sibling
Elsie May Ely
Source:5488957
1896
1898
sibling
Sidney Charles Ely
Source:5488957
1898
1901
sibling
Lewis Golby Ely
Source:5488957
1901
1914
employment
Milk Carrier
Father
Walthamstow Essex
United Kingdom
Source:5488957
1914
1914
marriage
Emily Lee-Graves
Source:5488957
31st December 1914
1915
children
Kenneth George Ely
Source:5488957
1915
enlistment
WALTHAMSTOW, ESSEX
United Kingdom
Source:8730870
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
L/15005
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5270166
1917
death
Killed in Action
The War Diary of 14th Army Field Artillery Brigade state that Major Alfred Dawson and six mess servants were killed by an enemy heavy shell on 20th May 1917.
France
France
Source:5488957
20th May 1917
burial
SAINS-EN-GOHELLE
France
Source:8730873
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Ely |
| Source | 8730870 |
| First Names | Gunner W.g.ely |
| Initials | GW |
| Source | 5488957 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/15005 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth George Ely | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Aka Hannah Golby | mother | ||
| George Ely | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Daisy Ely | sister | 1887 | |
| Elsie May Ely | sister | 1896 | |
| Sidney Charles Ely | brother | 1898 | |
| Lewis Golby Ely | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Lee-Graves | wife | 31st December 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-02-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Gunner William George Ely's grave Sains-En-Gohelle1.C.10 Fosse No 10 Communal CemeteryContributed by:
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Grandad is laid to restIn memory of Gunner W.G.Ely L/15005, 88th Bty. 14th Bde, Royal Field Artillery. Fosse no 10 Communal Cemetery Extension Sans-En-Gohelle France.Contributed by:
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William George Ely Baptism CertificateSt Michael and All Angels Walthamstow Baptism CertificateContributed by:
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Victory Medalletter to remarried Grandma,( note rank does not match his army record)Contributed by:
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British War Medalletter sent to remarried Grandma (note incorrect rank on this letter)Contributed by:
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William George Ely Memorial CardThis shows some evidence of his family's religious beliefsContributed by:
Maggie725
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | First1803 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | First1803 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The medal card for William G. Ely | Maggie725 | |
| William George Ely L/15005 R.F.A. 1888 - 1917 | Maggie725 | |
| Gunner William George Ely's grave Sains-En-Gohelle | Maggie725 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Maggie725 | |
| Grandad is laid to rest | Maggie725 | |
| William George Ely Baptism Certificate | Maggie725 | |
| Victory Medal | Maggie725 | |
| British War Medal | Maggie725 | |
| War Diary | Maggie725 | |
| 1901 census | Maggie725 | |
| William George Ely Memorial Card | Maggie725 |
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