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We remember George Greaves
We remember George Greaves
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
location
Clieves Hills, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8805718
April 1901
1909
marriage
Mary Ellen Witter
Source:8805709
9th October 1909
1910
children
George Frederick Greaves
Source:8805709
28th April 1910
1911
location
Dicconsons Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8805717
April 1911
1914
children
Nellie Greaves
Source:8805709
14th July 1914
1915
enlistment
Chorley
United Kingdom
Source:8805709
14th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T4/043825
Army Service Corps
Source:8805709
14th January 1915 - 1st February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
T4/043825
Army Service Corps
228 Company
Source:8805709
1st February 1915 - 30th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/043825
Army Service Corps
664 Company
Source:8805709
30th October 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
location
Ivy Cottage, Northmoor Lane, Hallsall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8805709
13th November 1916
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Coroner's verdict: Suicide (cut throat) during temporary insanity.
Park Royal, London
United Kingdom
Source:8805706
Source:8805709
13th November 1916
burial
Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8805706
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Greaves |
| Source | 8805705 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clieves Hills, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Dicconsons Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Ivy Cottage, Northmoor Lane, Hallsall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 13th November 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T4/043825 | Army Service Corps | 228 Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | T4/043825 | Army Service Corps | 664 Company | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/043825 | Army Service Corps | Driver |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Frederick Greaves | son | 28th April 1910 | |
| Nellie Greaves | daughter | 14th July 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Witter | wife | 9th October 1909 |
Media
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George Greaves' suicideNewspaper report of inquest into George Greaves' death
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Greaves' suicide | Bryan5462 |
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