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We remember George Ernest Brett
We remember George Ernest Brett
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
Golden Corner, Scoulton, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9079206
April 1891
1901
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9079206
April 1901
1901
location
Griston, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9079206
April 1901
1909
marriage
May Julia Chapman
Source:9079206
1909
1910
children
Lilian M Brett
Source:9079206
December 1910
1911
employment
Woodman
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9079206
April 1911
1911
location
Griston, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9079206
April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
4474
Yorkshire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9076840
21st November 1916
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9076840
1916
death
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:9076839
Source:9079206
21st November 1916
burial
Norfolk
United Kingdom
North of Church
Source:9079206
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Ernest |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Brett |
| Source | 9076836 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Corner, Scoulton, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Griston, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Griston, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4474 | Yorkshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian M Brett | daughter | December 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brett | father | ||
| Charlotte Brett, nee Oldfield | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Julia Chapman | wife | 1909 |
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Gravestone, Griston Ch'yard, Norfolk, N of ChurchGriston. George Ernest Brett. Birth Reg. Q4, 1882 Wayland District, Norfolk, censuses say born ‘Rockland’ (i.e. Rockland All Saints or St Peter). Second of 3 children of Benjamin, a farm worker, & Charlotte nee Oldfield. He had an older sister, Emma Jane & a younger sister, Charlotte. Census Records; 1891 Golden Corner, Scoulton, Norfolk. George, aged 8, was with his parents & baby sister. 1901 Carbrooke Rd, Griston, Norfolk. George, aged 18, agricultural labourer, was with his parents & sister Charlotte. George married in 1909, Reg. Q4 Wayland District, spouse May Julia Chapman (12 Jan 1886 – 1970), her birth was Reg as Julia May. Their only child, Lilian M was born c.Dec 1910 (Reg Q1 1911). On Census day 1911 they lived in Griston. George, 28, woodman – planting/felling. May 25, Lilian 4 months.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone, Griston Ch'yard, Norfolk, N of Church | Cynthia60869 |
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