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We remember George Randolph Pearkes
We remember George Randolph Pearkes
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1889
sibling
William Edward Pearkes
Source:6976154
1889
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6975860
1891
1891
location
Coniston House, Cornwall Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6975860
1891
1891
sibling
Hilda Winnifred Pearkes
Source:6976156
22nd September 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6975864
31st March 1901
1901
education
Boarder in Junior School House
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6975864
31st March 1901
1901
location
Junior School House, 107-109 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:6975864
31st March 1901
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:6975818
2nd March 1915
1915
employment
Ex-Royal North West-Mounted Police
Canada
Source:6092646
2nd March 1915
1915
enlistment
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6975818
2nd March 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
107473
Source:6975818
2nd March 1915
1915
location
1312 Stanley Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
parents address
Source:6975818
2nd March 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975898
19th November 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
Canadian Mounted Rifles
5th Battalion
Source:6975898
19th November 1916
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975898
31st October 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant Colonel
116th Infantry Battalion
wounded for the fifth time 17/09/1918
Source:8671484
24th November 1917 - 17th September 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
Canadian Mounted Rifles
5th Battalion
Source:6975898
11th January 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975898
8th August 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975898
31st December 1918
1919
awards
French Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:6975898
7th January 1919
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant-Colonel
Canadian Mounted Rifles
5th Battalion
Source:6975898
11th January 1919
1919
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6975898
19th January 1919
1925
marriage
Constance Blytha Copeman
Source:6975898
26th August 1925
1984
death
Not War Related
Died in a rest home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, following a stroke.
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6975847
Source:8540662
30th May 1984
burial
Sidney, British Columbia
Canada
Source:8540662
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Randolph |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Pearkes, |
| Source | 8671484 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 Stanley Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia | Canada | parents address | known 2nd March 1915 | |
| Coniston House, Cornwall Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Junior School House, 107-109 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 107473 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 5th Battalion | Captain | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 5th Battalion | Major | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 5th Battalion | Lieutenant-Colonel | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 116th Infantry Battalion | wounded for the fifth time 17/09/1918 | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| French Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Pearkes | mother | ||
| George Pearkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Edward Pearkes | brother | 1889 | |
| Hilda Winnifred Pearkes | sister | 22nd September 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Blytha Copeman | wife | 26th August 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-02 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-02 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 21 September - 6 NovemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 21 September - 6 November
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
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Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service OrderMore about Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service Order
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice2668 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Paper Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force | Janice2668 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Find A Grave Index | Janice2668 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Death Index 1872-1990 | Janice2668 | |
| Canada, Military Honours Awards and Citation Cards, 1900-1961 | Janice2668 | |
| England and Wales Christening Records 1530-1906 | Janice2668 | |
| England and Wales Christening Records 1530-1906 | Janice2668 | |
| England and Wales Christening Records 1530-1906 | Janice2668 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index 1872-1935 | Janice2668 | |
| Wikipedia | Janice2668 | |
| Complete biography of Lt-Col ( later Major General) Pearkes | Lizbet72994 | |
| Project Gutenberg e-book "The 116th Battalion in France" | Guy74824 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917 by Stephen Snelling | Celine115478 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Pearkes | Myko59 | |
| Lt.-Col. G. R. Pearkes, V.C., D.S.O., M.C. | Guy74824 |
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