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We remember Aubrey William Gracy
We remember Aubrey William Gracy
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:5953633
28th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Sarnia
Canada
Source:5953633
28th September 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
226098
Candian Mounted Rifles
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Source:5953633
28th September 1915 - 8th August 1918
1918
marriage
Winifred Rose
Source:5953633
24th July 1918 - 8th August 1918
1918
marriage
Winifred Rose
Source:9165357
24th July 1918
1918
location
Shornecliffe Camp Folkestone
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9165357
24th July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5953633
8th August 1918
employment
Butcher
Source:5953633
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
226098
Source:5953633
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Trooper
226098
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Source:7541384
1918
death
Killed in Action
Felled by a machine gun bullet whilst taking part in a cavalry charge
Beaucourt-en-Santerre
France
Source:7541384
Source:9163426
8th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Unknown. Although there is a military cemetary just outside Beaucourt which contains the remains of one unknown Canadian soldier
France
Source:7541384
Source:9163426
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Aubrey William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Gracy |
| Source | 7541384 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shornecliffe Camp Folkestone | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 24th July 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 226098 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 226098 | Royal Canadian Dragoons | Trooper | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 226098 | Candian Mounted Rifles | Royal Canadian Dragoons | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine Meyers | mother | ||
| William Gracy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Rose | wife | 24th July 1918 | |
| Winifred Rose | wife | 24th July 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-28 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Record of death in actionMilitary record of AWG's death in action in France whilst taking part in a cavalry charge on machine gun posts in woods located just outside Beaucourt-en-Santerre FranceContributed by:
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Marriage CertificateThis is a copy of the Marriage Certificate for Aubrey William Gracy and Winifred RoseContributed by:
David130146
Communities
Communities
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aubrey William Gracy | Catherine51151 | |
| Record of death in action | David130146 | |
| Marriage Certificate | David130146 |
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