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We remember George Theophilus Guy
We remember George Theophilus Guy
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8659790
1891
1891
sibling
Florence A
Source:8659793
1891
1891
location
Beaufort Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659790
1891
1899
sibling
John W
Source:8659793
1899
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8659793
1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy
Source:8659793
1901
1901
location
Coburg Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8659793
1901
1905
children
Edward Charles
Source:8659776
1905
1910
marriage
Ethel Charles, nee Dooley
Source:8659802
1st August 1910
1911
children
George
Source:8659806
1911
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8659788
1911
1911
employment
Foreman Driver
Source:8659788
1911
1911
location
231 Mill Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659788
1911
1912
children
Leslie
Source:6836018
28th November 1912
1913
hospitalisation
Weakness & loss of sight in right eye - problem originated in Liverpool before the war but was aggravated by service in Alexandria, Egypt.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8659776
1913
1914
children
Eric
Source:6836018
10th January 1914
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8659776
11th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
M2/033623
Army Service Corps
No 2nd Company (Mechanical Transport Depot)
Source:8659776
11th January 1915 - 20th January 1916
1915
location
12 Fernil Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659776
11th January 1915
1915
children
John
Source:8659776
4th April 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8659776
1915
1916
discharge
Source:8659776
20th January 1916
1916
location
29 Sussex Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8659776
20th January 1916
1917
children
George
Source:6836018
20th April 1917
1917
employment
Motor Driver
Source:6836018
1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
79556
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6836018
1st May 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
79556
Royal Air Force
Source:8659822
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
79556
Royal Air Force
23rd Balloon Company
Source:8659815
1st June 1918 - 2nd November 1918
1918
death
Accidentally drowned
Source:6836018
2nd November 1918
burial
Iraq
Panel 43
Source:8659815
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Theophilus |
| Initials | GT |
| Last Name | Guy |
| Source | 8659789 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Fernil Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th January 1915 | |
| 231 Mill Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 29 Sussex Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th January 1916 | |
| Beaufort Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Coburg Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/033623 | Army Service Corps | No 2nd Company (Mechanical Transport Depot) | Lance Corporal | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 79556 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 79556 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 79556 | Royal Air Force | 23rd Balloon Company | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | son | 28th November 1912 | |
| Eric | son | 10th January 1914 | |
| George | son | 20th April 1917 | |
| John | son | 4th April 1915 | |
| Edward Charles | stepson | 1905 | |
| George | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theophilus Guy | father | ||
| Charlotte Bridgman | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence A | sister | 1891 | |
| John W | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Charles, nee Dooley | wife | 1st August 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-01 | 4'11" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George & Family | Selena49658 | |
| Register of Soldiers Effects | Jonathan101862 | |
| Out of Many, One People | Deborah102878 |
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