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We remember George Henry Catherall
We remember George Henry Catherall
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
William Thomas Catherall
Source:9232695
1883
1885
birth
Pulford, near Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9232688
Source:9232659
15th January 1885
1885
location
Pulford village, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9232688
22nd February 1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9232695
5th April 1891
1891
location
32nd House, Wrexham Road, Pulford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:9232695
5th April 1891
1907
dates
Age 24
Source:9232697
13th February 1907
1907
employment
Platelayer
Source:9232697
13th February 1907
1909
marriage
Kristina Or Kristjana Bergson
Source:9232710
22nd April 1909
1910
children
Weston Catherall
Source:9232721
1910
1912
children
Barbara Catherall
Source:9232721
1912
1914
children
Dorothy Catherall
Source:9232721
1914
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
187199
90th Overseas Battalion
Source:9232659
27th September 1915 - 18th July 1916
1915
employment
Caretaker
Source:9232659
27th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:9232659
27th October 1915
1915
location
368 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:9232659
27th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Illness contracted in Canada
Hospital/Institution
Source:9232659
31st January 1916 - 11th February 1916
1916
children
Beatrice Catherall
Source:9232721
1916
1916
hospitalisation
Illness contracted in England
Hospital/Institution
Source:9232659
13th June 1916 - 3rd July 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9232721
June 1916
1916
location
Selkirk, Manitoba
Canada
Source:9232721
June 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
187199
11th Battalion
Source:9232659
19th July 1916 - 14th March 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
187199
Machine Gun Corps
Depot
Source:9232659
15th March 1917 - 30th March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9232659
28th March 1918 - 8th January 1919
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
187199
Machine Gun Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9232659
31st March 1918 - 23rd March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9232659
9th April 1918 - 5th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Illness contracted in France
Hospital/Institution
Source:9232659
26th November 1918 - 29th December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9232659
23rd March 1919
1920
children
Lucille Catherall
Source:9232731
1920
1921
children
Loyd Catherall
Source:9232731
1921
1921
dates
Age 35
Source:9232731
June 1921
1921
employment
Sales Man
Manitoba
Canada
Source:9232731
June 1921
1921
location
Assiniboia Municipality, Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:9232731
June 1921
1975
dates
Age 90
Source:9232734
30th April 1975
1975
death
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9232734
30th April 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Catherall |
| Source | 9232659 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd House, Wrexham Road, Pulford, Cheshire | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 | ||
| 368 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba | Canada | their own address | known 27th October 1915 | |
| Assiniboia Municipality, Manitoba | Canada | their own address | known June 1921 | |
| Pulford village, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd February 1885 | |
| Selkirk, Manitoba | Canada | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 187199 | 11th Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 187199 | Machine Gun Corps | Depot | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 187199 | Machine Gun Corps | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 187199 | 90th Overseas Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Catherall | son | 1910 | |
| Dorothy Catherall | daughter | 1914 | |
| Beatrice Catherall | daughter | 1916 | |
| Lucille Catherall | daughter | 1920 | |
| Loyd Catherall | son | 1921 | |
| Barbara Catherall | daughter | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anne Catherall | mother | ||
| George Catherall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Catherall | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Or Kristjana Bergson | wife | 22nd April 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-27 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-27 | Congregationalist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CEF Service File | Barry1338 | |
| Diocese of Chester Bishop's Transcripts of Baptisms c1600-1910 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 | Barry1338 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 | Barry1338 | |
| Manitoba Online Marriage Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1916 Census for Manitoba | Barry1338 | |
| 1921 Canadian Census | Barry1338 | |
| British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993 | Barry1338 |
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