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We remember Norman Gilbert Chew
We remember Norman Gilbert Chew
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas S Chew
Source:9396277
1875
1877
sibling
Annie Chew
Source:9396258
1877
1879
sibling
Harold E Chew
Source:9396277
1879
1880
sibling
Josephine Chew
Source:9396258
1880
1884
sibling
Gerald Chew
Source:9396258
1884
1885
sibling
Albert Chew
Source:9396258
1885
1887
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9396254
1911
1911
location
Belle Vue House, Stroud
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9396254
1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9396271
24th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
1602
Royal Field Artillery
1st Welsh (Howitzer) Brigade
Source:9396271
25th May 1916 - 6th October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Hospital admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:9396263
7th October 1917 - 21st November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
725781
Royal Field Artillery
Clearing Office
Source:9396271
7th October 1917 - 21st November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9308686
21st November 1917
1917
dates
Age 30
Source:9308686
26th November 1917
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:9308700
25th January 1918
1918
death
Source:9308700
25th January 1918
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Special Memorial (left of entrance, along wall).
Source:9308700
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Gilbert |
| Initials | NG |
| Last Name | Chew |
| Source | 794876 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue House, Stroud | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1602 | Royal Field Artillery | 1st Welsh (Howitzer) Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 725781 | Royal Field Artillery | Clearing Office | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances E | mother | ||
| Albert Chew | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Chew | sister | 1880 | |
| Gerald Chew | brother | 1884 | |
| Albert Chew | brother | 1885 | |
| Annie Chew | sister | 1877 | |
| Harold E Chew | brother | 1879 | |
| Thomas S Chew | brother | 1875 |
Media
Media
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Stroud Old CemeteryRecent research has shown that Gunner Chew is buried in Stroud Old Cemetery. There is a special memorial left of the entrance, along wall, as it is not possible to mark his actual grave
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DR117137 -
Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Norman Chew.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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My Silver War Badge CommunityMore about My Silver War Badge Community
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CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018More about CWGC commemoration details amended since 14 July 2018
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - updated commemoration details | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud Old Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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