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We remember George Gordon Chaplin
We remember George Gordon Chaplin
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1890
sibling
Frederick James Chaplin
Source:7946984
1890
1890
sibling
Arthur Henry Chaplin
Source:7946984
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:7946981
1891
1893
sibling
Georgina May Chaplin
Source:7946984
1893
1894
sibling
Amy Winifred Chaplin
Source:7946984
1894
1895
sibling
Herbert Owen Chaplin
Source:7946984
1895
1897
sibling
Victoria Rose Chaplin
Source:7946984
1897
1899
sibling
Brian Thomas Chaplin
Source:7946984
1899
1899
location
Manor House Lodge. Hampton, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946934
1899 - 1915
1900
sibling
Robert Evan Chaplin
Source:7946984
1900
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:7946981
1901
1906
sibling
Dorothy Chaplin
Source:7946984
1906
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:7946981
1911
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:7946984
1911
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
50
Royal Field Artillary
9th Bttn Motor Machine Gun Corp
Source:7946937
1st May 1914 - 16th November 1916
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:7946934
10th November 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:7946937
10th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Wembley
United Kingdom
Source:7946934
10th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7946937
29th May 1915 - 27th January 1919
1915
hospitalisation
Dental Caries Caries
Hospital/Institution
Source:7946937
15th August 1915 - 4th September 1915
1915
marriage
Violet Rose Trebett
Source:7946942
15th November 1915
1915
location
18 Knowle Road, Twickenham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7946937
15th November 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:7946937
18th March 1916 - 22nd March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
200428
Tank Corps
3rd Light Battalion
Source:7946937
16th November 1916 - 10th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7946937
10th March 1919
1920
location
'Norman' 48 Freelands Road, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7946934
April 1920
employment
Clerk Merchant
Source:7946984
service
British Army
Gunner
50
Royal Field Artillery
Source:772435
1940
death
Not War Related
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:7946946
6th February 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Gordon |
| Initials | GG |
| Last Name | Chaplin |
| Source | 772435 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Norman' 48 Freelands Road, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1920 | |
| 18 Knowle Road, Twickenham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th November 1915 | |
| Manor House Lodge. Hampton, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1899 - 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 200428 | Tank Corps | 3rd Light Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 50 | Royal Field Artillary | 9th Bttn Motor Machine Gun Corp | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Chaplin nee Thomas | mother | ||
| George Chaplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick James Chaplin | brother | 1890 | |
| Arthur Henry Chaplin | brother | 1890 | |
| Georgina May Chaplin | sister | 1893 | |
| Amy Winifred Chaplin | sister | 1894 | |
| Herbert Owen Chaplin | brother | 1895 | |
| Victoria Rose Chaplin | sister | 1897 | |
| Brian Thomas Chaplin | brother | 1899 | |
| Robert Evan Chaplin | brother | 1900 | |
| Dorothy Chaplin | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Rose Trebett | wife | 15th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | brown | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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The Chaplin FamilyGeorge Gordon (back row, third person from the left) with his five brothers, four sisters, and his mother and father in the grounds of the family home in Hampton Hill. The photograph was taken before the wedding of his sister AmyContributed by:
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The Home of the Chaplin FamilyManor House Lodge, London Road, Hampton Hill, the home of the Chaplin Family from circa 1890. George Chaplin, father of Gordon and his brothers and sisters was gardener to the residents of The Lodge.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Chaplin brothers from Hampton HillMore about The Chaplin brothers from Hampton Hill
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Gun Corps | Peter34996 | |
| The Chaplin Family | Sylvia3155 | |
| Tank Corps | Sylvia3155 | |
| The Home of the Chaplin Family | Sylvia3155 | |
| George Gordon Chaplin | Sylvia3155 |
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