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We remember Redfern Edward Gee
We remember Redfern Edward Gee
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
George Lawrence Gee
Source:8488571
1879
1880
sibling
Leila Emma Gee
Source:8488714
September 1880
1881
1891
location
Elmleigh, Broxbourne Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8488269
5th April 1891
1891
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:7657121
1891 - 1896
1914
enlistment
Grenfell, Sasxatchewan
Canada
Source:5934179
23rd December 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
3rd Division
Cavalry
Source:8488571
23rd December 1914 - 30th May 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment
Source:8488571
31st May 1916 - 1st October 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
APM 1st Canadian Division
Source:8488571
2nd October 1916 - 17th October 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment
Source:8488571
18th October 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
3rd Cavalry Division
Source:8488571
4th November 1916 - 15th March 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
551347
Canadian Light Horse (Formerly Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment)
C Squadron
Source:8488571
16th March 1917 - 9th April 1917
employment
Farmer
Glenavon, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:5934179
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7657121
1917
death
Killed in Action
He went out with two companions as mounted patrol, and they came under machine gun fire, and were killed instantly.
Vimy Ridge
France
Source:7657121
9th April 1917
burial
Thelus, Pas de Calais
He was buried, with his two companions, on the battlefield.
France
III. F. 20.
Source:8488913
Source:7657121
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Redfern Edward |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Gee |
| Source | 7657121 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmleigh, Broxbourne Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | 3rd Division | Cavalry | Trooper | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | APM 1st Canadian Division | Trooper | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment | Trooper | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | 3rd Cavalry Division | Trooper | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | Canadian Light Horse (Formerly Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment) | C Squadron | Trooper | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 551347 | Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Gee | mother | ||
| George Edward Gee | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Lawrence Gee | brother | 1879 | |
| Leila Emma Gee | sister | September 1880 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-23 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Redfern Edward GeePhotograph taken from “Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War”
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| Soldiers of the First World War 1914-1918 | Gordon760 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1855-1935 | Gordon760 | |
| CWGC Casualty Details | Gordon760 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Redfern Edward Gee | Gordon760 |
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