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We remember George Cannon
We remember George Cannon
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
John William James Cannon
Source:9195073
25th December 1892
1896
1899
sibling
David Edward Cannon
Source:9195073
2nd July 1899
1903
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Cannon
Source:9195073
20th February 1903
1904
sibling
Sarah Ann Known As Annie Cannon
Source:9195073
24th December 1904
1906
sibling
Elsie Cannon
Source:9195073
14th September 1906
1909
sibling
Thomas Henry Cannon
Source:9195073
26th August 1909
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9195073
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Hewer
Great Western Colliery
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
Source:9195280
1911 - 1914
1911
location
4 Vaughan Street, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9195073
1911 - 1911
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9195290
6th August 1918
1918
location
30 Lanwern Road, Maesycoed, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9195280
August 1918
enlistment
Porth, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9589741
service
British Army
Serjeant
26174
Welsh Regiment
Source:705344
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7105015
Source:9194013
23rd July 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7105015
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lanwern Road, Maesycoed, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | August 1918 | |
| 4 Vaughan Street, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26174 | Welsh Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane, Nee Lewis Cannon | mother | ||
| John William J Cannon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William James Cannon | brother | 25th December 1892 | |
| David Edward Cannon | brother | 2nd July 1899 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Cannon | sister | 20th February 1903 | |
| Sarah Ann Known As Annie Cannon | sister | 24th December 1904 | |
| Elsie Cannon | sister | 14th September 1906 | |
| Thomas Henry Cannon | brother | 26th August 1909 |
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George Cannon School RegisterThis is a page from George's school register giving his date of birth and father's name
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London Gazette entryListing showing that George was gazetted on 6 Aug 1918 with the Military MedalContributed by:
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Pontypridd Roll of HonourListing of names on Pontypridd War Memorial in Ynysgharad ParkContributed by:
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'Soldiers Effects'Military record showing date of death and other information and that War Gratuity was paid to his mother JaneContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper extract | Nina131487 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Cannon School Register | Nina131487 | |
| Newspaper extract | Nina131487 | |
| London Gazette entry | Nina131487 | |
| Pontypridd Roll of Honour | Nina131487 | |
| 'Soldiers Effects' | Nina131487 |
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We remember George Cannon
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