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We remember Bertie George English
We remember Bertie George English
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Ada English
Source:9433833
1883
1885
sibling
Jessie English
Source:9433833
1885
1886
sibling
Annie M English
Source:8700904
1886
1888
1890
sibling
Fanny Ethel English
Source:8700904
1890
1891
sibling
Cecil Ben English
Source:8700904
1891
1891
location
The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433833
1891
1893
sibling
Elsie Hannah V English
Source:8700904
1893
1895
sibling
Clarence Evelyn English
Source:8700904
1895
1897
sibling
Lillian Elizabeth English
Source:8700904
1897
1901
location
Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8700904
1901
1911
employment
Butcher
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8700905
1911
1911
employment
Butcher
Saxlingham Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8700905
April 1911
1911
location
Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8700905
1911
1916
enlistment
Kinloss Ontario
Canada
Source:8700902
2nd February 1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8700906
29th March 1918 - 1st October 1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
651604
Source:5904645
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
651604
Canadian Infantry
18th Battalion
Source:7104201
1918
death
Died of wounds
GSW 28/8/18 Died in hospital.
He had gun shot wounds to his chest and leg
Wimille
France
Source:7104201
Source:8700906
1st October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
V. C. 12.
Source:7104201
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertie George |
| Initials | BG |
| Last Name | English |
| Source | 5904645 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Queen Adelaide Tavern, Pitts Hill, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| The Street, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 651604 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 651604 | Canadian Infantry | 18th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Benjamin English | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada English | sister | 1883 | |
| Jessie English | sister | 1885 | |
| Elsie Hannah V English | sister | 1893 | |
| Clarence Evelyn English | brother | 1895 | |
| Lillian Elizabeth English | sister | 1897 | |
| Fanny Ethel English | sister | 1890 | |
| Annie M English | sister | 1886 | |
| Cecil Ben English | brother | 1891 |
Media
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 1Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 2Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 3Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 4Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 5Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 6Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France where Bertie English is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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War Memorial, Lucknow, CanadaThis photograph was taken in 2017 of the war memorial in Lucknow, Ontario. Bert English is remembered on this memorial as he was living in the area when he enlisted.Contributed by:
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Lucknow War Memorial, Ontario, CanadaThis shows the names of the men from Lucknow who died in the First World War. On this monument Bertie is know as Bert.English. The photograph was taken in 2017Contributed by:
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Lucknow ChurchBertie English attended this Presbyterian Church in Lucknow. His name is mentioned in their list of men who were killed. The photograph was taken in 2017Contributed by:
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Lucknow, Ontario, CanadaThis photograph is of Lucknow where Bertie enlisted. Although this is a modern photograph the view taken is little different to one taken in 1900s.Contributed by:
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Roll of HonourRoll of Honour in St. Mary's Church, Saxlingham NethergateContributed by:
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Saxlingham Nethergate War MemorialVillage War Memorial on which Bertie English is rememberedContributed by:
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English Family, Saxlingham NethergateThis is a photograph of some of the English family. Seated in the centre in black is Margaret English, Bertie's mother, the man on the left is his brother Cecil English. The women are his sisters, it is not known if the other man is Bertie or his brother Clarence.Contributed by:
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Dedication of Saxlingham War MemorialThe War Memorial was dedicated on 5 June 1921 by the Bishop of Norwich. The memorial is unusual in that it lists not only the men who died but those from the village who fought in the war. Cecil and Clarence English, Bertie's brothers are listed on it as men who returned.Contributed by:
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18th Battalion War DiaryMilitary details of events surrounding Bertie's death. The blog is an in depth account of an Ontario regiment during and after WWIContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War Memorials
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
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Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France.More about Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, Pas de Calais, France.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PDF of service record package | Janet2378 | |
| Saxlingham War Memorial Project | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille 6 | Vincent96527 | |
| War Memorial, Lucknow, Canada | Janice131533 | |
| Lucknow War Memorial, Ontario, Canada | Janice131533 | |
| Lucknow Church | Janice131533 | |
| Lucknow, Ontario, Canada | Janice131533 | |
| Roll of Honour | Janice131533 | |
| Saxlingham Nethergate War Memorial | Janice131533 | |
| English Family, Saxlingham Nethergate | Janice131533 | |
| Dedication of Saxlingham War Memorial | Janice131533 | |
| 18th Battalion War Diary | Janet2378 |
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