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We remember George Alfred Church
We remember George Alfred Church
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Alice Maude Church
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1878
1880
sibling
Marion Church
Source:6178015
1880
1882
1884
sibling
Walter Herbert Church
Source:6178015
1884
1887
sibling
Joseph Church
Source:6178015
1887
1889
sibling
Arthur Church
Source:6178015
1889
1891
sibling
Evelyn Anne Church
Source:6178015
1891
1906
marriage
Alice Augusta Mann
Source:6178015
23rd September 1906
1906
children
Alice Georgina Beatrice Church
Source:6178015
22nd November 1906
1912
children
Dorothy Violet Church
Source:6178015
1912
1914
children
Constance E Church
Source:6178015
1914
1916
children
Hugh Walter Joseph Church
Source:6178015
1916
1916
enlistment
Stratford
United Kingdom
Source:6178015
November 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6178015
30th May 1917 - 24th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Mustard shell
Hospital/Institution
Source:6178015
21st September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6178015
2nd February 1919
1920
children
George Jeffrey Church
Source:6178015
1920
1921
children
Ronald Hugh Church
Source:6178015
1921
1924
children
Eileen Myrtle Church
Source:6178015
1924
1930
children
Eric Michael Church
Source:6178015
1930
employment
House decorator
Self employed
United Kingdom
Source:6178015
service
British Army
Driver
179846
Royal Field Artillery
Source:809974
1934
death
War Related Sickness
Cause of death - lung and stomach cancer. George was wounded in a mustard gas attack on 21st September 1918 and evacuated home on the hospital ship the SS Aberdonian.
London
United Kingdom
Source:6178015
10th August 1934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Alfred |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Church |
| Source | 6178015 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 179846 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Georgina Beatrice Church | daughter | 22nd November 1906 | |
| Dorothy Violet Church | daughter | 1912 | |
| Constance E Church | daughter | 1914 | |
| Hugh Walter Joseph Church | son | 1916 | |
| George Jeffrey Church | son | 1920 | |
| Ronald Hugh Church | son | 1921 | |
| Eileen Myrtle Church | daughter | 1924 | |
| Eric Michael Church | son | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Williams | mother | ||
| Walter Church | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maude Church | sister | 1878 | |
| Marion Church | sister | 1880 | |
| Walter Herbert Church | brother | 1884 | |
| Joseph Church | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur Church | brother | 1889 | |
| Evelyn Anne Church | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Augusta Mann | wife | 23rd September 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11 | 5'6" |
Media
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George Church army enrolmentDescribes George as 5 foot, 6 inches, with a chest girth of 37 inches.
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George Alfred ChurchTaken around 1930. Detail from a larger photo, taken with his two sons George Jeffrey Church and Ronald Hugh Church
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SS AberdonianThe steamer SS Aberdonian was used to evacuate troops from FranceContributed by:
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George Church separation allowanceSeparation allowance paid to Alice Augusta Church (nee Mann) on behalf of George ChurchContributed by:
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Death certificate Joseph Hugh Walter ChurchDeath certificate of George Church's son Joe who died while he was serving in FranceContributed by:
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George Church medical notesRecords his evacuation and other medical historyContributed by:
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Marriage certificate George Alfred ChurchThe marriage of George Alfred Church to Alice Augusta Mann, September 23rd, 1906Contributed by:
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The Church family at the seasidePhoto taken shortly before the death of George Church in 1934. George Church, his wife Alice, and two of their sons, Ronald and EricContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Church army enrolment | Caroline28352 | |
| George Alfred Church | Caroline28352 | |
| SS Aberdonian | Caroline28352 | |
| George Church separation allowance | Caroline28352 | |
| Death certificate Joseph Hugh Walter Church | Caroline28352 | |
| George Church medical notes | Caroline28352 | |
| Marriage certificate George Alfred Church | Caroline28352 | |
| The Church family at the seaside | Caroline28352 |
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