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We remember George John Baldry
We remember George John Baldry
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1917
dates
Age 17
Source:8624292
16th July 1917
1917
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8624292
16th July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
21451
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7683870
16th July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
21451
Recruit Depot
Source:8624292
16th July 1917 - 9th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
21451
Chatham Division
Source:8624292
10th February 1918 - 9th May 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
21451
HMS Prince Rupert
Source:8624292
9th May 1918 - 17th March 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Private
21451
HMS Lyne
Source:8624292
22nd May 1919 - 28th November 1919
1920
service
Royal Navy
Private
21451
8th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8624292
31st July 1920 - 18th February 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Marine
21451
HMS Danae
Source:8624292
24th April 1922 - 5th March 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Marine
21451
HMS Benbow
Source:8624292
6th March 1925 - 2nd May 1927
1926
marriage
Ellen Mary Whitehead
Source:8624292
14th August 1926
1929
location
31 Catherine Street, Cambridge
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8624292
1929
1930
service
Royal Navy
Marine
21451
HMS Diomede
Source:8624292
16th October 1930 - 22nd July 1933
1934
service
Royal Navy
Marine
21451
HMS Orion
Source:8624292
15th January 1934 - 20th May 1937
1942
death
Not War Related
Died of Myocardial Failure while serving at R M Barracks, Chatham
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8624292
20th October 1942
burial
Newmarket Road, Cambridge
United Kingdom
Grave 10337
Source:8624292
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George John |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Baldry |
| Source | 7683870 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Catherine Street, Cambridge | United Kingdom | their own address | 1929 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 21451 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | Recruit Depot | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Prince Rupert | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Lyne | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | 8th Royal Marine Battalion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Danae | Marine | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Benbow | Marine | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Diomede | Marine | ||
| Royal Navy | 21451 | HMS Orion | Marine |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Martha Baldry | mother | ||
| Bertram Baldry | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Mary Whitehead | wife | 14th August 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-16 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Headstone of Marine G J BaldryImage of CWGC Headstone with Inscription: CH/21451 Marine G. J. Baldry Royal Marines 20th October 1942 Age 42 It is not death to die, To leave this weary road And with the blessed on high To be at home with God.
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General Location of HeadstoneShowing general location of headstone surrounded by non military memorials at Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridge, England, from website http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=32378586&PIpi=133051531Contributed by:
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Record of Death in ServiceTop line shows details of Royal Marine George John Baldry's death from Myocardial Failure at Chatham Barracks on 20/10/1942Contributed by:
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Service RecordFull service record of George John Baldry who served in the Royal MarinesContributed by:
Mike29104
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty Details and Online Archive | Mike29104 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Marine G J Baldry | Mike29104 | |
| General Location of Headstone | Mike29104 | |
| Record of Death in Service | Mike29104 | |
| Service Record | Mike29104 |
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