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We remember George Chapman Roff
We remember George Chapman Roff
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1891
location
High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9313770
1891
1909
marriage
Florence Watford
Source:9086468
1909
1915
employment
Civil Engineer
Canada
Source:9313750
1915
1915
location
Alberni, Vancouver Island, B. C.
Canada
their own address
Source:9313750
1915
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
154163
1st Pioneer Battalion
Source:9313750
1918
1961
death
Alberni, Vancouver Island
Canada
Source:9337315
18th November 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Chapman |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Roff |
| Source | 6134060 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberni, Vancouver Island, B. C. | Canada | their own address | known 1915 | |
| High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 154163 | 1st Pioneer Battalion | Sergeant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Watford | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
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Timeline not updated when birth or death facts addedMore about Timeline not updated when birth or death facts added
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Forces Service Record for Sgt G C Roff | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated April 1962 | Alexander119331 |
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