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We remember George Dace
We remember George Dace
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
employment
Green Grocer
His brother John
Broughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8768579
2nd April 1911
1913
location
21 Cooper St., Bolton, Lancashire
United States
Source:8768579
August 1913
1915
employment
Automobile worker
Detroit
United States
Source:8768579
November 1915
1916
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:8768579
3rd July 1916
1916
employment
Stableman
Detroit
United States
Source:8768579
July 1916
1916
location
215 Church Ave., Detroit, Michigan
United States
Source:8768579
July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Leg injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:8769052
12th October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8768578
1st December 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Leg injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:8768578
26th May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Leg injury
Hospital/Institution
Source:8769289
September 1917
1918
marriage
Edith Firth
Source:8769289
3rd January 1918
1920
children
George Dace
Source:8769289
1920
1921
children
Edith Dace
Source:8769289
1921
1922
children
John Dace
Source:8769289
27th February 1922
1923
children
Russell Dace
Source:8769289
1923
1924
children
Georgina Dace
Source:8769289
12th August 1924
1925
children
Maria Dace
Source:8769289
4th September 1925
1928
children
Arthur Dace
Source:8769289
2nd February 1928
1929
children
Frank Dace
Source:8769289
19th August 1929
1933
children
Eileen Dace
Source:8769289
1933
1939
employment
Market Assistant
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8769289
September 1939
1939
location
49, Bann St., Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8769289
September 1939
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1081441
Source:5856513
1950
death
Unknown
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8769289
1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Dace |
| Source | 5856513 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Cooper St., Bolton, Lancashire | United States | known August 1913 | ||
| 215 Church Ave., Detroit, Michigan | United States | known July 1916 | ||
| 49, Bann St., Stockport, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1081441 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Dace | son | 1920 | |
| Edith Dace | daughter | 1921 | |
| John Dace | son | 27th February 1922 | |
| Russell Dace | son | 1923 | |
| Georgina Dace | daughter | 12th August 1924 | |
| Maria Dace | daughter | 4th September 1925 | |
| Arthur Dace | son | 2nd February 1928 | |
| Frank Dace | son | 19th August 1929 | |
| Eileen Dace | daughter | 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Dace , nee Gasser or Gacer | mother | ||
| Thomas Dace | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Firth | wife | 3rd January 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-03 | 5'5" |
Media
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PhotoSent as a postcard to his friend Russell. In the back left section From your old chum George. To Russell. Right section; Pte. George Dace. Bugler No. 1081441. No1 Construction Batt. Valcartier Camp, Quebec. Canada. Sept. 8/16Contributed by:
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PhotoGeorge is on the left. Centre unknown. Right is probably his friend Sid (see biography part one letter dated 8 September 1916 'Sending you a photo of me and Sid.)Contributed by:
Cynthia60869 -
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PhotoSent as a postcard. On the back,( L.section); Dear Chum. Just a line to let you now [sic] I am in the hospital I hurt my leg but I am going out tomorrow so I am still living I am going home next week for six days so I will have a good time hoping you are all right so remember me to all. From Your Pal George. (R. section) Oct 12/16 To Russell From Your Pal Pte. George DaceContributed by:
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PhotoSent as a postcard. On back (L.section);From George To Russell. (R.section) Pte. G Dace. Bugler No.1081441. No1 Construction Batt. Valcartier Camp, Quebec. Canada. George has marked himself by a cross, middle row far left. Behind him also marked X is probably his friend, Sid.Contributed by:
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Embroidered Greeting Card 'Dear old Chum'On the BackDRIVER GEORGE DACE #1081441 D CO. - FIRST BATTALION CANADIAN RAILWAY ENGINEERS B.E.F. FRANCE OR ELSEWHERE ON ACTIVE SERVICEContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Embroidered Greeting Card 'Dear old Chum' | Cynthia60869 | |
| Biography part 3 | Cynthia60869 |
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