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We remember Gilbert Westwood
We remember Gilbert Westwood
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
Victoria Road, Stechford, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8958079
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Brass Trade
Source:8958080
2nd April 1911
1911
location
69 George St. West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8958080
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
2546
Worcestershire Yeomanry
Source:5301930
24th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
2546
Corps of Hussars
Source:5301930
service
British Army
Private
325387
Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line (Incl. Yeomanry And Imperial Camel Corps)
Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars (Worcester Yeomanry)
Source:8914434
1916
death
Killed in Action
Death presumed on or since 23 April 1916.
Jerusalem
Israel
Source:8914434
Source:8958086
23rd April 1916
burial
Israel
Panels 5 and 6.
Source:8914434
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Westwood |
| Source | 5301930 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 George St. West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Victoria Road, Stechford, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2546 | Corps of Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 2546 | Worcestershire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 325387 | Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line (Incl. Yeomanry And Imperial Camel Corps) | Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars (Worcester Yeomanry) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Westwood | mother | ||
| George F. Westwood | father |
Media
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Stechford War MemorialFive Ways, Stechford, Birmingham, England. © Sharon Stokes 2017
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Stechford War MemorialA close up of the Stechford War Memorial, showing the name of this serviceman. © Sharon Stokes 2017Contributed by:
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Biographical detailsResearch performed on the WW1 War Memorial in Stechford, Birmingham , West Midlands, England.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers Effects. | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stechford War Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Stechford War Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Biographical details | Sharon36563 |
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