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We remember George Rippin
We remember George Rippin
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1883
employment
Horse breaker
Grimston
United Kingdom
Source:8940323
28th September 1883
1883
service
British Army
655
Derbyshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8940323
28th September 1883 - 27th September 1904
1883
location
Grimston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8940318
28th September 1883
1889
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
655
Derbyshire Regt.
2nd Battalion
Source:8940335
4th December 1889 - 26th January 1892
1892
service
British Army
Corporal
655
Derbyshire Regt.
2nd Battalion
Source:8940335
27th January 1892 - 12th June 1893
1892
marriage
Mary Amelia Honey
Source:8940446
13th June 1892
1893
children
Herbert Rippon
Source:8940446
19th April 1893
1893
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
655
Derbyshire Regt.
2nd Battalion
Source:8940335
13th June 1893 - 17th January 1895
1894
children
George Henry Rippon
Source:8940446
15th September 1894
1895
service
British Army
Sergeant
655
Derbyshire Regt.
2nd Battalion
Source:8940335
18th January 1895 - 19th December 1899
1896
children
Bessie Amelia Rippon
Source:8940446
26th January 1896
1898
children
William Charles Rippon
Source:8940446
17th March 1898
1899
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
655
Derbyshire Regt.
2nd Battalion
Source:8940335
20th December 1899 - 27th September 1904
1900
children
Louisa Elizabeth Rippon
Source:8940446
5th September 1900
1902
children
Albert Edward Rippon
Source:8940446
17th August 1902
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8938395
13th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
1370
Kings (Liverpool) Regiment
Dock Battalion
Source:8938395
21st February 1917 - 10th April 1919
1935
location
Moss Villa, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8938385
27th August 1935
service
British Army
655
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
Source:8938000
1935
death
Not War Related
Stomach cancer and wasting of the body recorded as the cause of death.
Eastbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8938385
27th August 1935
sibling
Thomas Rippin
Source:8940446
sibling
Herbert Rippin
Source:8940446
sibling
Sarah Ann Rippin
Source:8940446
sibling
Mary Rippin
Source:8940446
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th September 1883 | |
| Moss Villa, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th August 1935 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 655 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | |||
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regt. | 2nd Battalion | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regt. | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regt. | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regt. | 2nd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 655 | Derbyshire Regt. | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 1370 | Kings (Liverpool) Regiment | Dock Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Rippon | son | 19th April 1893 | |
| Louisa Elizabeth Rippon | daughter | 5th September 1900 | |
| William Charles Rippon | son | 17th March 1898 | |
| Albert Edward Rippon | son | 17th August 1902 | |
| George Henry Rippon | son | 15th September 1894 | |
| Bessie Amelia Rippon | daughter | 26th January 1896 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Marston | mother | ||
| William Rippin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rippin | brother | ||
| Herbert Rippin | brother | ||
| Sarah Ann Rippin | sister | ||
| Mary Rippin | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Amelia Honey | wife | 13th June 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-09-28 | 5'6" |
Media
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L/Cpl George Rippon circa 1889George in the uniform of the 2nd Derbyshire Regiment. Note the crossed rifles (marksman) badge on the sleeve as well as a Pith helmet just visible on the table to the left.
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Copy of George's birth certificateGeorge's surname was originally Rippin (IN) but shortly after joining the army (aged 14 years of age in 1883) most documents have his surname recorded as Rippon (ON).Contributed by:
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Death certificate of George Henry RipponGeorge died in Eastbourne of stomach cancer and 'cachexia' (wasting of the body) in 1935Contributed by:
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Re-enlistment details'Statement of Services' showing George's enlistment into the 1st Dock Battalion of the King's (Liverpool) RegimentContributed by:
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Attestation document of George Rippin #655George's attestation form enlisting into the Derbyshire Regiment where he has declared his age as 19 (he was in fact a month short of his 15th birthday).Contributed by:
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'Temporary Medical Form' of George 'Rippon'George's Medical form for the 2nd Battalion, Derbyshire Regt. now showing age as 16 years last birthday (see attestation document declaring his age as 19).Contributed by:
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Promotions page from George's service papersGeorge's promotions and good conduct pay etc are visible in the image.Contributed by:
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Military History SheetDetails of George's postings, marriage, children, medals etcContributed by:
Andrew84097
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/Cpl George Rippon circa 1889 | Andrew84097 | |
| Copy of George's birth certificate | Andrew84097 | |
| Death certificate of George Henry Rippon | Andrew84097 | |
| Re-enlistment details | Andrew84097 | |
| Attestation document of George Rippin #655 | Andrew84097 | |
| 'Temporary Medical Form' of George 'Rippon' | Andrew84097 | |
| Promotions page from George's service papers | Andrew84097 | |
| Military History Sheet | Andrew84097 |
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