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We remember Geoffrey Douglas Soames
We remember Geoffrey Douglas Soames
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Maurice F
Source:9180164
1876
1879
1879
sibling
Katherine M Soames
Source:9180159
1879
1881
location
13 Campbell Terrace, Plumstead, London
United Kingdom
Source:9180159
1881
1882
sibling
Dora C Soames
Source:9180166
1882
1901
employment
Banker
United Kingdom
Source:9180166
1901
1901
location
21 Agate Road, Hammersmith
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9180166
1901
service
South African Services
Private
5504
2nd South African Infantry
Source:9180161
1916
death
front of the Butte de Warlencourt, Somme
France
Source:9180157
12th October 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Geoffrey Douglas |
| Initials | GD |
| Last Name | Soames |
| Source | 9180155 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Campbell Terrace, Plumstead, London | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| 21 Agate Road, Hammersmith | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 5504 | 2nd South African Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Soames | mother | ||
| Douglas Soames | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora C Soames | sister | 1882 | |
| Maurice F | brother | 1876 | |
| Katherine M Soames | sister | 1879 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval MemorialMore about In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval Memorial
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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 | Guy74824 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Insignia | DR117137 |
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