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We remember Gilbert Hardy Midgley
We remember Gilbert Hardy Midgley
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Wilson Midgley
Source:9296067
1888
1889
1891
sibling
Douglas Midgley
Source:9296067
1891
1896
sibling
Doris Midgley
Source:9296067
1896
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9296067
31st March 1901
1901
location
116 Malsis Road, Keighley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9296067
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9296050
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Builders Joiner
Source:9296050
2nd April 1911
1911
location
116 Malsis Road, Keighley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9296050
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9296024
12th December 1915
1915
employment
Commission Weaver
Source:9296024
12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:9296024
12th December 1915
1915
location
116 Malsis Road, Keighley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9296024
12th December 1915
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:9286901
24th March 1916
service
British Army
Gunner
72696
Royal Garrison Artillery
No 4 Depot
Source:9286901
1916
death
Accidentally fell into river while on his way back to barracks in the dark, and drowned.
Yarmouth, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9286901
Source:9462511
Source:9296046
24th March 1916
burial
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Sec. M. Grave 44
Source:9286901
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Hardy |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Midgley |
| Source | 9286895 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Malsis Road, Keighley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 116 Malsis Road, Keighley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 116 Malsis Road, Keighley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th December 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 72696 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No 4 Depot | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Midgley | father | ||
| Jane Midgley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Midgley | brother | 1888 | |
| Doris Midgley | sister | 1896 | |
| Douglas Midgley | brother | 1891 |
Media
Media
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CWGC headsoneFollowing submission to CWGC, Gunner Gilbert Hardy Midgley's case was accepted, and he was added to the roll of honour on 25th January 2018. A new CWGC headstone on his grave at Utley Cemetery, Keighley, was erected in December 2018.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)More about CWGC additions 2014 to 2019 (excluding those via the In From the Cold Project)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Charlotte33 | |
| Men of Worth | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC headsone | Yvonne27542 |
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