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We remember Gilbert Rowland Shirlaw
We remember Gilbert Rowland Shirlaw
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
John Thursfield Shirlaw
Source:8710839
1880
1883
sibling
James Stewart Shirlaw
Source:8710839
1883
1884
sibling
Lewis Andrew Shirlaw
Source:8710839
1884
1886
sibling
Alan Shirlaw
Source:8710839
1886
1888
1891
location
The Cottage, Rednal Lane, Rednal
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8710839
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Godfrey Shirlaw
Source:8710839
1891
1901
location
Lucton School, Leominster, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8718294
31st March 1901
1902
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8710832
1902 - 1906
1912
location
St Leonard's Avenue, St Kilda, Victoria
Australia
other group residence address
Source:8718298
1912
1914
enlistment
Australia
Source:8710832
1914
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8710846
8th November 1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Major
Source:8710846
1957
death
Horsham, Victoria
Australia
Source:8710840
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Rowland |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Shirlaw |
| Source | 8387158 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucton School, Leominster, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| St Leonard's Avenue, St Kilda, Victoria | Australia | other group residence address | known 1912 | |
| The Cottage, Rednal Lane, Rednal | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Shirlaw | father | ||
| Eleanor Thursfield | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thursfield Shirlaw | brother | 1880 | |
| James Stewart Shirlaw | brother | 1883 | |
| Lewis Andrew Shirlaw | brother | 1884 | |
| Alan Shirlaw | brother | 1886 | |
| Godfrey Shirlaw | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Application for commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| Australian electoral roll 1912 | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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