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We remember George Edward Henry Mcelroy
We remember George Edward Henry Mcelroy
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
enlistment
Dublin
Ireland
Source:9194371
13th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
28292
Royal Engineers
Source:9194371
13th September 1914 - 8th May 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9194371
30th September 1914
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:9194395
9th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Source:9194395
9th May 1915
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9194376
27th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps
Source:9194403
28th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps
Source:9194412
9th August 1917
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps
Source:9194418
16th February 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194383
22nd March 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194394
22nd April 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194387
29th July 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Nord
France
Source:9194373
Source:9194366
31st July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194392
7th August 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194385
21st September 1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:9194397
burial
La Gorgue, Nord
France
I. C. 1.
Source:9194373
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward Henry |
| Initials | GEH |
| Last Name | Mcelroy, |
| Source | 9194385 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28292 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Second Lieutenant | ||||
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery seconded to Royal Flying Corps | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| MC and Two Bars, DFC and Bar | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel McElroy | father | ||
| Ellen | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-13 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McElroy.
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Distinguished Flying CrossDistinguished Flying Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McElroy.Contributed by:
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Military CrossMilitary Cross, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George McElroy.Contributed by:
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Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, FranceLaventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France where George McElroy is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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photo of George Edward Henry McElroyA photo of George Edward Henry McElroy
Contributed by:
Dave18917
Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross WinnersMore about Distinguished Flying Cross Winners
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Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France.More about Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, Nord, France.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Garrison Artillery | Trevor65535 | |
| Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Bar to DFC | Trevor65535 | |
| Second Bar to MC | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Bar to Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Temporary Commission | Trevor65535 | |
| Relinquishes Commission | Trevor65535 | |
| Seconded to RFC | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant RGA | Trevor65535 | |
| Captain | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Cross | Vincent96527 | |
| Laventie Military Cemetery, La Gorgue, France | Vincent96527 | |
| photo of George Edward Henry McElroy | Dave18917 |
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