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We remember Charles Gruchy
We remember Charles Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:7567302
Source:8774994
2nd November 1883
1885
sibling
John Gruchy
Source:8774994
1885
1885
sibling
Thomas Gruchy
Source:8774994
1885
1886
sibling
Caroline Gruchy
Source:8774994
1886
1888
sibling
George Gruchy
Source:8774994
1888
1890
sibling
Annie Gruchy
Source:8774994
1890
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8774994
5th April 1891
1891
location
Les Cotils, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8774994
5th April 1891
1896
employment
Furnisher
Harrods Department Store
Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London
United Kingdom
Source:8775005
1896 - 1917
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8774996
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Draper's Apprentice
A local draper
Plymouth Drake Borough, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8774996
31st March 1901
1901
location
Old Sugar Refinery House, Plymouth Drake Borough, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8774996
31st March 1901
1913
marriage
Ethel May Gruchy nee Thynne
Source:8775002
1913
1913
dates
Age 29
Source:8775002
September 1913
1918
dates
Age 34
Source:8775005
5th March 1918
1918
enlistment
Probably London
United Kingdom
Source:8775005
5th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps
No. 4 Supplies Depot Ruislip
Source:8775005
5th March 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
location
7 Parkwood Place, Tavistock, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8775005
5th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Temporary Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
No. 4 Supplies Depot RAF Ruislip
Source:8775005
1st April 1918 - 15th May 1919
1919
dates
Age 35
Source:8775005
15th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8775005
15th May 1919
1939
dates
Age 56
Source:8775007
September 1939
1939
location
Ealing Metropolitan Borough, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8775007
September 1939
1941
dates
Age 57
Source:8775012
21st January 1941
1941
employment
Retired
None
Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
Source:8775012
21st January 1941
1941
location
'Ardlui', Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8775012
21st January 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Gruchy |
| Source | 7567302 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ardlui', Gorey, St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st January 1941 | |
| 7 Parkwood Place, Tavistock, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th March 1918 | |
| Ealing Metropolitan Borough, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Les Cotils, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Islands | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Old Sugar Refinery House, Plymouth Drake Borough, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | No. 4 Supplies Depot Ruislip | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | No. 4 Supplies Depot RAF Ruislip | Temporary Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Gruchy nee Binet | mother | ||
| Charles Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gruchy | brother | 1885 | |
| Thomas Gruchy | brother | 1885 | |
| Caroline Gruchy | sister | 1886 | |
| George Gruchy | brother | 1888 | |
| Annie Gruchy | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May Gruchy nee Thynne | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Recorded in Tavistock Registration District Devon | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| The [Jersey] Island Wiki Website on Charles' Parents' Marriage | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for George Gruchy Royal Flying Corps | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Gruchy in 1941 (aged 58) | Keith22624 |
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