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We remember George Thomas West
We remember George Thomas West
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
location
Norris Road, Bromley-by-Bow, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8626369
5th April 1891
1902
enlistment
Source:7684411
15th September 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Private
13569
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7684411
15th September 1902
1911
location
Royal Marine Barracks, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8626365
2nd April 1911
1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
13569
HMS Intrepid
Source:7684411
2nd April 1917 - 17th January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/13569
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7684411
24th February 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8625199
Source:8625385
23rd April 1918
burial
Southern Grove, Bow, London
United Kingdom
Church Section./Side Row./R.1462.
Source:8625198
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Thomas |
| Initials | GT |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 7684411 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Road, Bromley-by-Bow, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Royal Marine Barracks, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13569 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 13569 | HMS Intrepid | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/13569 | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Tower Hamlets Cemetery war memorialMore about Tower Hamlets Cemetery war memorial
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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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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