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We remember George Charles Brenchley
We remember George Charles Brenchley
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
William Brenchley
Source:9421675
1884
1885
1887
sibling
Albert Brenchley
Source:9421675
1887
1889
sibling
Ernest Brenchley
Source:9421675
1889
1890
sibling
Emma Brenchley
Source:9421675
1890
1891
location
Westwood, St Peters, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9421665
5th April 1891
1899
sibling
Alfred Brenchley
Source:9421675
1899
1900
sibling
Edith Brenchley
Source:9421675
1900
1901
location
Providence Cottages, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9421675
31st March 1901
1902
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6271656
24th December 1902
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9421653
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Market Gardener
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9421653
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Providence Cottage, Margate Road, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9421653
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
223932
HMS Aboukir
Source:6271656
2nd August 1914 - 22nd September 1914
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8583197
22nd September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Drowned when HMS Aboukir attacked in North Sea by a German submarine, whilst she was serving as part of Live Bait squadron
in North Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8583197
Source:6271656
22nd September 1914
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8583197
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Charles |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Brenchley |
| Source | 6271656 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Cottage, Margate Road, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Providence Cottages, St Lawrence, Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Westwood, St Peters, Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 223932 | HMS Aboukir | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Brenchley | father | ||
| Emma Maria nee Revell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Brenchley | brother | 1884 | |
| Albert Brenchley | brother | 1887 | |
| Ernest Brenchley | brother | 1889 | |
| Emma Brenchley | sister | 1890 | |
| Alfred Brenchley | brother | 1899 | |
| Edith Brenchley | sister | 1900 |
Media
Media
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Ramsgate St Lukes memorial , partThe WW1 Roll of Honour in St Luke's Ramsgate list the wardead by year. This image covers 1914 and part of 1915
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Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)More about RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)
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Ramsgate Remembers its sailors and fishermenMore about Ramsgate Remembers its sailors and fishermen
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Ramsgate: Siblings killed in WW1More about Ramsgate: Siblings killed in WW1
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Ramsgate: the congregation at St Luke'sMore about Ramsgate: the congregation at St Luke's
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Laura44155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate St Lukes memorial , part | Peter6648 |
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