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We remember George Thomas Sumner Abram
We remember George Thomas Sumner Abram
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:7901222
5th April 1891
1891
location
Halsall Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7901222
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:7901224
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Flour & provender carter
Source:7901224
31st March 1901
1901
location
Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7901224
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:7901230
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Road labourer
Rural District Council
Source:7901230
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7901230
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Jane Leatherbarrow
Source:7901175
24th April 1915 - 12th February 1919
1915
children
Ellen Abram
Source:7901175
29th July 1915
1916
children
Margaret Arbam
Source:7901175
20th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:7901175
19th December 1916
1916
enlistment
Seaforth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7901175
19th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Pioneer
Royal Engineers
Road Construction Coy
Source:7901175
8th March 1917 - 20th November 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7901175
26th March 1917 - 8th February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
Royal Engineers
337th Road Construction Coy
Source:7901175
21st November 1917 - 21st November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
WR/25282
Royal Engineers
337th Road Construction Coy
Source:7901175
21st November 1917 - 12th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 36
Source:7901175
1st February 1919
1919
location
Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7901175
1st February 1919
employment
Road foreman
Source:7901175
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
240935
Royal Engineers
Source:627839
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
WR/25282
Royal Engineers
Source:627839
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Died of influenza and pneumonia at his own home, Pinfold Lane.
Scarisbrick, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7099362
Source:7901175
12th February 1919
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7099362
sibling
James Abram
Source:7901222
sibling
John Abram
Source:7901222
sibling
Margaret Abram
Source:7901222
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Thomas Sumner |
| Initials | GTS |
| Last Name | Abram |
| Source | 7901175 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halsall Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Pinfold Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240935 | Royal Engineers | Corporal 2nd | ||
| British Army | WR/25282 | Royal Engineers | Corporal 2nd | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Road Construction Coy | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 337th Road Construction Coy | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/25282 | Royal Engineers | 337th Road Construction Coy | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Abram | daughter | 29th July 1915 | |
| Margaret Arbam | daughter | 20th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Abram | mother | ||
| James Abram | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Abram | brother | ||
| John Abram | brother | ||
| Margaret Abram | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Leatherbarrow | wife | 24th April 1915 |
Media
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Grave of Corporal George T S AbramHeadstone at St Mark's Churchyard, Scarisbrick.
Contributed by:
Paul18202
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul18202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Corporal George T S Abram | Paul18202 |
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