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We remember Geoffrey Garnett Horsfall
We remember Geoffrey Garnett Horsfall
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1896
education
Judd House
Tonbridge, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9473879
1896 - 1901
1910
marriage
Mary Frances Lloyd
Source:8547044
31st December 1910
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:8285063
19th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Guildford Western Australia
Australia
Source:8285063
19th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:8547024
29th August 1915
1935
employment
Clerical
Paterson Simons and Co Ltd
Singapore
Singapore
Source:8547046
1935
1935
employment
Broker
Self
Singapore
Singapore
Source:8547046
1935
children
Ethel Mary Garnett Horsfall
Source:8285063
children
Geoffrey Newstead Garnett Horsfall
Source:8285063
education
Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9473876
employment
Pearler
Self
Western Australia
Australia
Source:8285063
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
217
Australian Light Horse
Source:8547024
location
Clitheroe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8285063
1915
death
Killed in Action
He was shot through the forehead whilst standing firing his rifle. He rolled back near Lieut. Throssell, and died instantaneously.
Walkers Ridge, Gallipoli peninsula
Turkey
Source:8547024
Source:9473879
29th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
9.
Source:8547024
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Garnett |
| Initials | GG |
| Last Name | Horsfall |
| Source | 8285063 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 217 | Australian Light Horse | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Garnett Horsfall | daughter | ||
| Geoffrey Newstead Garnett Horsfall | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Horsfall | mother | ||
| Alfred Horsfall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Frances Lloyd | wife | 31st December 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-21 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Geoffrey Garnett HorsfallPhotograph from Tonbridge School and the Great War
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Daughter's Engagement in EnglandThe Straits Times, 19 January 1935, Page 12 NEWS OF MALAYANS AT HOMEContributed by:
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Lone Pine Memorial, TurkeyLone Pine Memorial, Turkey where Geoffrey Horsfall is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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10th Australian Light Horse RegimentMore about 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorials online: St Mary Magdelene's,Clitheroe | Katherine27600 | |
| Imperial War museum:memorials | Katherine27600 | |
| IWM memorials: Royal Grammar School, Clitheroe, Lancs | Katherine27600 | |
| Tonbridge and the Great War | Katherine27600 | |
| Broome ANZACS | Katherine27600 | |
| Masonic Great War Project | Katherine27600 | |
| The Singapore cenotaph project | Katherine27600 | |
| The Tonbridgian 1915 | Katherine27600 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Geoffrey Garnett Horsfall | Rosemary251 | |
| Wedding | Rosemary251 | |
| Daughter's Engagement in England | Rosemary251 | |
| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Geoffrey Garnett Horsfall | Martin4745 | |
| Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey | Vincent96527 | |
| The Straits Settlements War Memorial Singapore | Rosemary251 | |
| Name on Singapore Cenotaph | Rosemary251 |
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