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We remember George John James Cartwright
We remember George John James Cartwright
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Isabella Edith Cartwright
Source:7727622
1892
1895
1899
sibling
Henrietta Cartwright
Source:7727622
1899
1902
sibling
Richard Cartwright
Source:7727622
1902
1905
sibling
Frances Olive Cartwright
Source:7727590
11th September 1905
1906
sibling
Jessie Cartwright
Source:7727622
1906
1910
sibling
Joseph Cartwright
Source:7727622
1910
1914
enlistment
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18th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
392 S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7680989
18th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/392/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Battalion
Source:7727590
18th November 1914 - 13th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7727590
May 1915 - 13th July 1915
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:7727590
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed during 4th offensive to take the town of Krithia and the high ground of Achi Baba.
Gallipoli, Cape Helles
Turkey
Source:7727590
13th July 1915
burial
Cape Helles, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7727590
sibling
Harry Cartwright
Source:7727590
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George John James |
| Initials | GJJ |
| Last Name | Cartwright |
| Source | 7727590 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 392 S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/392/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Cartwright | mother | ||
| George Cartwright | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Olive Cartwright | sister | 11th September 1905 | |
| Harry Cartwright | brother | ||
| Henrietta Cartwright | sister | 1899 | |
| Richard Cartwright | brother | 1902 | |
| Joseph Cartwright | brother | 1910 | |
| Isabella Edith Cartwright | sister | 1892 | |
| Jessie Cartwright | sister | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Private George Cartwright in uniformA photo of George James Cartwright taken about the time he joined the RMLI, Portsmouth Division in November 1914.
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Pte George Cartwright RMLIThis Poem was written by Ian Faul for 100th Anniversary visit to Gallipoli April 2015Contributed by:
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No longer here to be seenThis poem was wriiten by Ian Faul for 100th Anniversary visit to Gallipoli April 2015Contributed by:
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G Cartwright Inscription on Helles memorialPhoto taken of George Cartwright's inscription on Helles memorialContributed by:
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Helles Memorial Gallipoli Turkey100 Anniversary visit to Gallipoli by Diane Faul Great Niece of George Cartwright April 18 2015Contributed by:
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The visitA poem written by Ian Faul for 100 Anniversary Visit to Gallipoli April 2015Contributed by:
Ian22929
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who Fell at Gallipoli or died of wounds sustained thereMore about Barnsley - Men who Fell at Gallipoli or died of wounds sustained there
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Barnsley - Bolton on Dearne War MemorialMore about Barnsley - Bolton on Dearne War Memorial
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Diane57650 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian22929 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private George Cartwright in uniform | Diane57650 | |
| 1911 census | Diane57650 | |
| Pte George Cartwright RMLI | Ian22929 | |
| No longer here to be seen | Ian22929 | |
| 1914-1915 Star awarded to George Cartwright | Diane57650 | |
| G Cartwright Inscription on Helles memorial | Diane57650 | |
| Helles Memorial Gallipoli Turkey | Diane57650 | |
| The visit | Ian22929 |
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