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We remember George Charles Perry
We remember George Charles Perry
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1900
location
2a Yalding Road, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6652974
22nd March 1900 - 31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:6652974
31st March 1901
1905
sibling
William John Perry
Source:6652936
5th May 1905
1905
location
12 Prince Street, Bermondsey, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6653001
10th June 1905
1907
location
12 Whitstable Street, Bermondsey, London SE
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6653011
1907 - 1909
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:6652956
2nd April 1911
1911
location
114 Boundary Road, Merton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6652956
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:6468197
25th March 1918
1918
employment
Tobacconist's Window Dresser
United Kingdom
Source:6468197
25th March 1918
1918
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6468197
25th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J87285
HMS Pembroke (Shore Station at Chatham, Kent)
Source:6468197
25th March 1918 - 19th November 1918
1918
location
112 Boundary Road, Merton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6653165
1918 - 7th September 1937
1918
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J87285
HMS Osea (Shore Station at Osea Island, Essex)
Source:6468197
20th November 1918 - 4th June 1919
1918
events
Character and Ability Assessment
Character
HMS Pembroke, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Assessments post-dated transfer to HMS Osea, Maldon, Essex on 20 Nov 1918
Source:6468197
31st December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6468197
9th May 1919
1919
events
Character and Ability Assessment
Character
HMS Osea, Maldon, Essex
United Kingdom
Assessments given on Demobilisation
Source:6468197
4th June 1919
1928
dates
Age 28
Source:6653032
30th June 1928
1928
employment
Window Dresser
Source:6653032
30th June 1928
1928
marriage
Frederica May Sheward
Source:6653032
30th June 1928
1937
employment
Tobacconist's Stocktaker
Source:6653185
7th June 1937
1937
dates
Age 37
Source:6653185
7th September 1937
service
Royal Navy
J87285
Source:6468197
1937
death
Not War Related
Died of Kidney Failure (as had his mother)
Charing Coss Hospital, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:6653165
Source:6653185
7th September 1937
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Charles |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Perry |
| Source | 6468197 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Boundary Road, Merton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1918 - 7th September 1937 | |
| 114 Boundary Road, Merton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 12 Prince Street, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th June 1905 | |
| 12 Whitstable Street, Bermondsey, London SE | United Kingdom | their own address | 1907 - 1909 | |
| 2a Yalding Road, Bermondsey, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 22nd March 1900 - 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J87285 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J87285 | HMS Osea (Shore Station at Osea Island, Essex) | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J87285 | HMS Pembroke (Shore Station at Chatham, Kent) | Ordinary Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Lydia Perry nee Simmonds | mother | ||
| George Ernest Perry | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Perry | brother | 5th May 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederica May Sheward | wife | 30th June 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-25 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Ordinary Seaman George Charles Perry in uniformThis is a photograph of O.S. George Charles Perry taken c1918. No further information is given on the photo, but I was led to believe that this was taken on his call-up.
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Ordinary Seaman George Charles Perry - a detailA detail from his photograph in uniform, probably taken on his enlistment.
Contributed by:
Colin6854
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 - Geo. C. Perry | Colin6854 | |
| 1911 Census - George Charles Perry | Colin6854 | |
| 1901 Census - George Charles Perry | Colin6854 | |
| London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 - Bermondsey 1906 | Colin6854 | |
| London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 - Bermondsey 1907 | Colin6854 | |
| London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 - Bermondsey 1909 | Colin6854 | |
| National Probate Calendar - George Charles Perry | Colin6854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Seaman George Charles Perry in uniform | Colin6854 | |
| Ordinary Seaman George Charles Perry - a detail | Colin6854 |
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