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We remember George Edward Pinnock
We remember George Edward Pinnock
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8679207
31st March 1901
1901
location
Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8679207
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Arthur Pinnock
Source:9037476
1st October 1901
1903
education
From an Infant aged nearly 5 to age 14 in all age (to 14) school.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362657
28th September 1903 - 21st October 1912
1908
sibling
Marjorie May Pinnock
Source:9037472
22nd June 1908
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8679208
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Gardens, Little Gaddesden House, Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8679208
2nd April 1911
1914
sibling
Iris Ruth Pinnock
Source:9113040
17th May 1914
1914
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:6413828
11th June 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy II
J31811
HMS Powerful
Source:6413828
11th June 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J31811
HMS Powerful
Source:6413828
3rd October 1914 - 3rd December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J31811
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6413828
4th December 1914 - 7th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy I
J31811
HMS Black Prince
Source:6413828
8th January 1915 - 18th April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J31811
HMS Black Prince
Source:6413828
19th April 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8595307
31st May 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
p285. 16. Index No MR1, Chatham Naval Memorial 1916.
Source:9037465
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Pinnock |
| Source | 6413828 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Gardens, Little Gaddesden House, Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J31811 | HMS Powerful | Boy II | ||
| Royal Navy | J31811 | HMS Powerful | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J31811 | HMS Pembroke I | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J31811 | HMS Black Prince | Boy I | ||
| Royal Navy | J31811 | HMS Black Prince | Ordinary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | mother | ||
| Edward Henry Pinnock | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Pinnock | brother | 1st October 1901 | |
| Marjorie May Pinnock | sister | 22nd June 1908 | |
| Iris Ruth Pinnock | sister | 17th May 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. George Pinnock's entry reads: "George Pinnock. H.M.S. Black Prince". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial - right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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George Pinnock Chatham Naval MemorialLate twentieth century photo of the Chatham Naval Memorial on which Ordinary Seaman J/31811 G E Pinnock, H.M.S. Black Prince is named. He was killed at the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916 aged 17.Contributed by:
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The Chatham Naval MemorialLate twentieth century photo of the Chatham Naval Memorial on which Ordinary Seaman J/31811 G E Pinnock, H.M.S. Black Prince is named. He was killed at the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916 aged 17.
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “George Pinnock H.M.S. Black Prince” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 | |
| CWGC Chatham Naval Memorial entry | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Baptism Register | Jane31029 | |
| Herts Navy League Annual Meeting | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Iris | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Scout Diary 1912 – 1922 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| A Family at War. The Talbots of Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial - right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| George Pinnock Chatham Naval Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| The Chatham Naval Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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