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We remember George Archer Wood
We remember George Archer Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:7682266
14th May 1897
1914
enlistment
Source:7682266
20th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
19473
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7682266
20th November 1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19473
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8640518
1918
death
Died of wounds
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8640515
Source:7682266
23rd April 1918
burial
Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8640517
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Archer |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 8640515 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 19473 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/19473 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Albert | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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 | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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