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We remember George Edward Wiseman
We remember George Edward Wiseman
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9292500
31st March 1901
1901
location
42 Reckett Street, Chiswick, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9292500
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Ivy K Wiseman
Source:9292500
1901
1911
employment
Garden Boy
Source:9292465
30th January 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:9292465
30th January 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J10984
HMS Impregnable (School Ship)
Source:9292465
30th January 1911 - 14th September 1911
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9292508
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Seaman - Boy 2nd Class
Royal Navy
HMS Impregnable, Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:9292508
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J10984
Various
Source:9292465
15th September 1911 - 14th February 1913
1913
dates
Age 18
Source:9292465
15th February 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J10984
HMS Monmouth (China Station)
Source:9292465
15th February 1913 - 5th November 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J10984
Various, including HMS Marlborough 1914-1920
Source:9292465
6th November 1913 - 19th April 1926
1914
appointments
Seaman Gunner
Source:9292465
21st May 1914
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J10984
Various
Source:9292475
20th April 1926 - 19th February 1935
1931
marriage
Lily Lewis
Source:9292518
1931
1935
discharge
Source:9292475
19th February 1935
1939
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J10984
HMS Alcantara
Source:9292475
27th August 1939
1945
discharge
Source:9292475
27th September 1945
1956
dates
Age 60
Source:9292525
30th January 1956
1956
location
56 Thorneyhedge Road, London W4
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9292525
30th January 1956
1956
death
Hammersmith Hospital, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
Source:9292525
30th January 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Wiseman |
| Source | 6393019 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Reckett Street, Chiswick, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 56 Thorneyhedge Road, London W4 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th January 1956 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J10984 | Various | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J10984 | HMS Monmouth (China Station) | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J10984 | HMS Impregnable (School Ship) | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J10984 | Various, including HMS Marlborough 1914-1920 | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J10984 | HMS Alcantara | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J10984 | Various | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Wiseman | mother | ||
| James Wiseman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy K Wiseman | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lewis | wife | 1931 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair, later Fresh | Grey, later 'Brown' | Brown, later Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1924-07-10 | 5'6" |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Barry1338 | |
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, | Barry1338 |
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