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We remember George Fly
We remember George Fly
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1881
location
North Hayling, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8713647
3rd April 1881
1891
employment
General Labourer
North Hayling, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8713651
5th April 1891
1891
location
Cottage, Main Road, North Hayling, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8713651
5th April 1891
1894
enlistment
Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8713643
1894
1894
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/7658
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8713648
1894 - 1918
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/7658
HMS Castor Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8713667
31st May 1916
1918
discharge
Source:8713643
1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Fly |
| Source | 8713638 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage, Main Road, North Hayling, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| North Hayling, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/7658 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/7658 | HMS Castor Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Ebenezer Fly | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty Records: George Fly | Peter6648 | |
| Tambourine from Battle of Jutland | Peter6648 |
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