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We remember George William Challenger
We remember George William Challenger
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Edith Annie Challenger
Source:8655850
1897
1897
1900
sibling
John Henry Challenger
Source:8655850
1900
1901
location
High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8655850
April 1901
1902
sibling
Ada Challenger
Source:8655830
1902
1903
sibling
Alice Challenger
Source:8655830
1903
1907
sibling
Charlie Challenger
Source:8655830
1907
1908
sibling
Robert Challenger
Source:8655830
1908
1911
sibling
Gertrude Challenger
Source:8655830
February 1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Rawcliffe, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8655830
April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8655830
April 1911
1916
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8655826
10th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Army Reserve
Source:8655846
11th January 1916 - 12th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Royal Field Artillery
No 1 Depot
Source:8655846
13th May 1916 - 7th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
Royal Field Artillery
6 B Reserve Brigade
Source:8655846
7th June 1916 - 21st June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5503
West Riding Regiment
6th Bn
Source:8655846
21st June 1916 - 6th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
5503
West Riding Regiment
2/6 Bn
Source:8655846
6th March 1917 - 24th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
5503
West Riding Regiment
2/7 Bn
Source:8655846
24th March 1917 - 6th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
302554
Tank Corps
Source:8655846
6th September 1917 - 19th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8655846
16th February 1919
1919
location
High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8655846
16th February 1919
1919
marriage
Florence L Earl
Source:8655974
July 1919
1973
death
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8655833
January 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Challenger |
| Source | 8655833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| High Street, Rawcliffe, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Reserve | Private | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | No 1 Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 6 B Reserve Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 5503 | West Riding Regiment | 6th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 5503 | West Riding Regiment | 2/6 Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 5503 | West Riding Regiment | 2/7 Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 302554 | Tank Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Challenger | mother | ||
| George Thomas Challenger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Annie Challenger | sister | 1897 | |
| John Henry Challenger | brother | 1900 | |
| Charlie Challenger | brother | 1907 | |
| Gertrude Challenger | sister | February 1911 | |
| Ada Challenger | sister | 1902 | |
| Alice Challenger | sister | 1903 | |
| Robert Challenger | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence L Earl | wife | July 1919 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of HonourMore about Rawcliffe Parish Church Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
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