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We remember George Wilson Carr
We remember George Wilson Carr
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1908
location
SW Section 10 Township 57 Range 6 West of 5th Meridian
Canada
their own address
Source:9595906
31st August 1908 - 1928
1912
marriage
Mary Mootham
Source:9595931
11th April 1912
1913
children
Catherine Meikle nee Carr
Source:9595906
1913
1915
enlistment
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Source:9595941
3rd February 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
503294
13th Mounted Regiment
Source:9595941
3rd February 1915 - 5th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
503294
Canadian Military Engineers
No. 2 Tunnelling Company
Source:9595941
6th January 1916 - February 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9595941
10th March 1916 - 28th February 1917
1917
appointments
Canadian Engineer Training Depot - Crowborough
Source:9595941
6th March 1917 - 6th June 1917
1917
appointments
Officer Cadet Unit - Ayrshire
Source:9595941
6th June 1917 - 26th September 1917
1917
commission
Source:720559
26th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:720559
26th September 1917
1928
location
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:9595906
1928 - 1973
marriage
Gwen Holmes
Source:9595906
marriage
Gwendoline Hudson
Source:9595926
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:720559
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
16th Battalion
Source:720559
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Source:720559
1973
death
Not War Related
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9595926
Source:9595906
19th October 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Wilson |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Carr |
| Source | 720559 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Section 10 Township 57 Range 6 West of 5th Meridian | Canada | their own address | 31st August 1908 - 1928 | |
| Victoria, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | 1928 - 1973 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 16th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Canadian Expeditionary Force | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 503294 | 13th Mounted Regiment | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 503294 | Canadian Military Engineers | No. 2 Tunnelling Company | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Meikle nee Carr | daughter | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kerr | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendoline Hudson | wife | ||
| Gwen Holmes | wife | ||
| Mary Mootham | wife | 11th April 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-03 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Lantern Era: A History of Cherhill, Rochfort Bridge, Sangudo and Surrounding School Districts | Marilyn37156 | |
| Family Search | Marilyn37156 | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force Service File for George Wilson Carr | Marilyn37156 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Carr & Ernie Kerr | Marilyn37156 |
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