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We remember George Samuel Griffiths
We remember George Samuel Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Walter W R F Griffiths
Source:8503023
1887
1888
sibling
Charles H Griffiths
Source:8503023
1888
1889
sibling
Margaret K D Griffiths
Source:8503023
1889
1891
sibling
Henry L Griffiths
Source:8503023
1891
1901
employment
Apprentice Electric Fitting Up
Source:8503023
31st March 1901
1901
location
Prospect Road Kings Norton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503023
31st March 1901
1917
enlistment
Source:6686824
10th July 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Craftsman II
233189
Source:6686824
10th July 1917 - 9th January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Craftsman II
233189
Source:6686824
10th January 1918
1918
location
Red House, Yardley Fields Road Yardley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503032
1918
1918
location
The Red House, Yardley, Birmingham.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503016
7th October 1918
employment
Poultry Farmer
Source:6686824
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 1st Class
233189
Royal Air Force
Source:8503016
1918
death
War Related Sickness
George died from pneumonia and is buried in Norwich Cemetery
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:8503016
Source:6686824
7th October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Samuel |
| Initials | GS |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 6686824 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Road Kings Norton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Red House, Yardley Fields Road Yardley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| The Red House, Yardley, Birmingham. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 233189 | Air Craftsman II | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 233189 | Air Craftsman II | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 233189 | Royal Air Force | Private 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Griffiths | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter W R F Griffiths | brother | 1887 | |
| Charles H Griffiths | brother | 1888 | |
| Margaret K D Griffiths | sister | 1889 | |
| Henry L Griffiths | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-10 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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