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We remember George Edward Murdoch Alias George Banks
We remember George Edward Murdoch Alias George Banks
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Isobel Murdoch
Source:7723042
1875
1879
sibling
Finley Murdoch
Source:7723042
1879
1882
1884
sibling
William John Murdoch
Source:7723042
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas Murdoch
Source:7723042
1886
1889
sibling
John Mclean Murdoch
Source:7723042
31st January 1889
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:7723042
5th April 1891
1891
location
57 Rodney Place, Newington, St. John's, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7723042
5th April 1891
1902
employment
Waiter
Source:7723089
16th March 1902
1902
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7723089
17th March 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
13189
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7682905
17th March 1902
1905
events
Naval Court Martial
Prison and Crime
Chatham
United Kingdom
Dismissed from service by sentence of Naval Court Martial
Source:7723089
3rd December 1905 - 30th January 1906
1906
discharge
Source:7723089
30th January 1906
1906
location
8 Langdale Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7723089
30th January 1906
1907
employment
Merchant Seaman
Vessel Maggie A
Source:7733946
10th October 1907
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:7723044
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cook
London
United Kingdom
Source:7723044
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Rowton House, Lodging House for Men, 1-25 (odd) Kings Cross Road, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7723044
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Mary Elizabeth Murdoch
Source:7723275
1912
1912
marriage
Minnie Mary Lutostanski
Source:7723063
20th April 1912
1912
location
36 Theberton Street, Islington, London (home of father-in-law)
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7723063
20th April 1912
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7733935
25th September 1915 - April 1916
1921
employment
Restaurant Chef
London
United Kingdom
Source:7723082
31st October 1921
1921
marriage
Matilda Emily Tucker
Source:7723082
31st October 1921
1921
location
36 Halton Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7723082
31st October 1921
1922
children
Edward George Murdoch
Source:7723283
6th March 1922
1925
children
Mary Elizabeth Known As Molly Murdoch
Source:7723278
23rd August 1925
1939
employment
Caretaker Engineers
United Kingdom
Source:9650663
29th September 1939
1939
location
14 Shillingford Street Islington London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9650663
29th September 1939
1946
location
171 Bullhead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7723270
26th November 1946
1953
employment
Labourer
Source:7723283
18th July 1953
1954
dates
Age 71
Source:7723017
26th February 1954
1954
death
Not War Related
Borehamwood Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7723017
26th February 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Murdoch Alias George Banks |
| Source | 8612029 |
| Last Name | Banks |
| Source | 7733935 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Shillingford Street Islington London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 171 Bullhead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th November 1946 | |
| 36 Halton Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st October 1921 | |
| 36 Theberton Street, Islington, London (home of father-in-law) | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 20th April 1912 | |
| 57 Rodney Place, Newington, St. John's, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 8 Langdale Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th January 1906 | |
| Rowton House, Lodging House for Men, 1-25 (odd) Kings Cross Road, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13189 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Murdoch | daughter | 1912 | |
| Edward George Murdoch | son | 6th March 1922 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Known As Molly Murdoch | daughter | 23rd August 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dwyer | mother | ||
| James Murdoch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel Murdoch | sister | 1875 | |
| Finley Murdoch | brother | 1879 | |
| William John Murdoch | brother | 1884 | |
| Thomas Murdoch | brother | 1886 | |
| John Mclean Murdoch | brother | 31st January 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Emily Tucker | wife | 31st October 1921 | |
| Minnie Mary Lutostanski | wife | 20th April 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-01-30 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-03-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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George's second familyFamily group photograph taken mid 1940's; son Edward George Murdoch, second wife Matilda Emily Murdoch nee Tucker, George Edward Murdoch and daughter Mary Elizabeth (Molly) MurdochContributed by:
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George & son Edward in uniformGeorge and his son Edward George Murdoch, who also served with The Royal Marines, both in uniform. The photograph was taken in the 1940's.Contributed by:
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Swapping CapsGeorge and son Edward in uniform wearing each other's caps. The photograph was taken in the early 1940'sContributed by:
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Son Edward's WeddingAttending his Son Edward's wedding at All Saints Church, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Back row left to right: Walter Edwards (son-in-law and best man), George, Matilda (wife), Edward (son), Rose Oxborrow (daughter-in-law), Frederick Oxborrow (bride's father), Doris Southgate (bride's sister); front row left to right: Gay Southgate (bride's neice), Janet Edwards (granddaughter).Contributed by:
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The Happy CoupleGeorge and second wife Matilda Emily Tucker taken after some twenty five years of marriageContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census Record | Hazel9140 | |
| 1911 Census Record | Hazel9140 | |
| St. Mary Islington, London Wedding Record | Hazel9140 | |
| England and Wales Births 1837-2006 | Hazel9140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 | Hazel9140 | |
| Banks, George Number 977 (R.C.A) Division R.M.A. alias Murdoch, George Edward | Hazel9140 | |
| Merchant Service | Hazel9140 | |
| 1939 Register | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Card for George Murdoch | Hazel9140 | |
| George Edward Murdoch | Hazel9140 | |
| George's second family | Hazel9140 | |
| George & son Edward in uniform | Hazel9140 | |
| Swapping Caps | Hazel9140 | |
| Son Edward's Wedding | Hazel9140 | |
| The Happy Couple | Hazel9140 | |
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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