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We remember George Clifford Cheetham
We remember George Clifford Cheetham
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ellen Ann Cheetham
Source:9521360
1881
1884
sibling
Lilian Cheetham
Source:9521389
1884
1887
sibling
Willie Cheetham
Source:9521389
1887
1891
sibling
Helena Cheetham
Source:9521360
1891
1894
sibling
Emily Cheetham
Source:9521360
1894
1897
1901
location
Smithy Place Brockholes
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9521389
1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9521360
1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Mechanic
Millwrights
Brockholes
United Kingdom
Source:9521360
1911
1911
location
6 New Mill Road Brockholes
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9521360
1911
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:6780217
25th May 1916
1916
employment
Motor Driver and Repairer
John Mitchell and Sons Machine Works Brockholes
Brockholes
United Kingdom
Source:6780217
25th May 1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6780217
25th May 1916
employment
Motor Driver & Repairer
Source:6780217
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
29343
Source:6780217
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Admitted to Canadian Military Hospital on the 1st October 1918 and died 7 days later of bronchial pneumonia.
Canadian Military Hospital
France
Source:6780217
8th October 1918
burial
Vosges, Essegney
France
Plot 1 Row C Grave 10
Source:9521323
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Clifford |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Cheetham |
| Source | 6780217 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 New Mill Road Brockholes | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Smithy Place Brockholes | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 29343 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Cheetham | father | ||
| Hannah Or Annie Cheetham | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ann Cheetham | sister | 1881 | |
| Helena Cheetham | sister | 1891 | |
| Emily Cheetham | sister | 1894 | |
| Willie Cheetham | brother | 1887 | |
| Lilian Cheetham | sister | 1884 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-25 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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George Clifford CheethamCommemorative plaque in St George's Church, Brockholes
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Brockholes War MemorialLists the names of soldiers associated with the Village of Brockholes who died in the First World War. Situated at the junction of Brockholes Lane and Oakes Lane.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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 | Yasmin137604 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yasmin137604 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yasmin137604 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, England, Births and Baptisms 1813 - 1910 | Yasmin137604 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Clifford Cheetham | Yasmin137604 | |
| Brockholes Village Hall | Yasmin137604 | |
| Brockholes War Memorial | Yasmin137604 |
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