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We remember George Bursey
We remember George Bursey
Timeline
Timeline
1916
1916
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Bursey |
| Source | 627067 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2677 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2677 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Bursey nee Fancey | mother | ||
| Andrew Bursey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Bursey | brother | ||
| Emily-Isobel Bursey | sister | ||
| Claude Bursey | brother | ||
| Ethel-May Bursey | sister |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-01 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Bursey Royal Newfoundland Regiment Service Records | Bethany112015 | |
| Died in Service Database | Bethany112015 |
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