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We remember George Walter Anstey
We remember George Walter Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
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1887
1915
dates
Age 28
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12th April 1915
1915
enlistment
St Paul's Churchyard
United Kingdom
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12th April 1915
1915
location
7 Victoria Road, Godalming, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6969435
12th April 1915
1915
employment
Painter
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28th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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18th May 1915 - 6th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
In action Albert, France: Crushed Toe. (Crushed by burial, by shell). Simple Fract. Proximal Phalanx of Rt. Great Toe (from direct injury). Cause of disability: M.S. attrib. Degree of disablement: 20%
Hospital/Institution
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1st July 1916 - 18th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wound (Shell shock)
Hospital/Institution
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1st July 1916
1918
dates
Age 30
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13th February 1918
1918
discharge
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13th February 1918
service
British Army
Private
9561
Rifle Brigade
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service
British Army
Private
T/6878
The Queen's Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
202942
The Queen's Regiment
Source:646345
location
105 Lawnside, Chapeldown near Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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location
43 New Pool Terrace, Brownlees, Stoke on Trent
United Kingdom
Source:6969436
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Lawnside, Chapeldown near Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | |||
| 43 New Pool Terrace, Brownlees, Stoke on Trent | United Kingdom | |||
| 7 Victoria Road, Godalming, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 12th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9561 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | T/6878 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 202942 | The Queen's Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Topham | mother | ||
| Frederick Henson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 (Ancestry) | Hannah21187 |
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