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We remember George Clifton
We remember George Clifton
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1884
sibling
Susan Clifton
Source:9260146
2nd April 1884
1886
sibling
Annie Clifton
Source:9260082
1886
1887
education
From an Infant to at least age 10½. He gained his Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9287206
9th May 1887
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9260065
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Ringshall (later re-numbered 29 Ringshall)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260065
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Willie Clifton
Source:9260109
22nd June 1892
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9260067
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Carter on Farm
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9260067
31st March 1901
1901
location
29 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260067
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9260070
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Dagnall and Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9260070
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Dagnall, Edlesborough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260070
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Elizabeth Norwood
Source:9260260
27th June 1914 - December 1947
1916
children
Arthur Clifton
Source:9260213
26th March 1916
1916
location
8 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9260213
14th May 1916
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
130197
Royal Garrison Artillery
183rd Siege Battery
Source:9301536
September 1918
1919
location
8 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9260257
1919
1939
employment
National Trust Labourer
The National Trust
Ashridge, Nr Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9260193
29th September 1939
1939
location
8 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9260260
29th September 1939
1947
dates
Age 65
Source:9260260
December 1947
1947
death
Not War Related
8 Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9260260
December 1947
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9260260
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Clifton |
| Source | 861284 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Ringshall (later re-numbered 29 Ringshall) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 8 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th May 1916 | |
| 8 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| 8 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Dagnall, Edlesborough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 130197 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 183rd Siege Battery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Clifton | son | 26th March 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Clifton | mother | ||
| Walter Clifton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Clifton | sister | 2nd April 1884 | |
| Annie Clifton | sister | 1886 | |
| Willie Clifton | brother | 22nd June 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Norwood | wife | 27th June 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-08-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. George’s entry reads CLIFTON, George, Royal Garrison Artillery
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St Peter & St Paul's Church Little GaddesdenA 2013 photo of St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, where George Clifton was buried in the old churchyard on 24th December 1947.Contributed by:
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5 - 14 RingshallA C20 photo of the row of cottages which, from right to left, are numbered 5 - 13 Ringshall. In the distance the sheets hanging out at No 14, the Laundry, can be seen.Contributed by:
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Royal Artillery WW1 Cap BadgeRoyal Artillery First World War Cap Badge, included here as George Clifton served in the Royal Garrison Artillery.
Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism of George Clifton | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Brother Willie | Jane31029 | |
| Buckinghamshire Marriage Index Transcription Sister Susan | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Susan | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Elizabeth Norwood | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry George and Elizabeth | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Son Arthur | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 8 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Burial Register entry George Clifton | Jane31029 | |
| Burial Register entry Elizabeth Clifton | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| Autumn 1918 Absent Voters’ List, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| St Peter & St Paul's Church Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 5 - 14 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Artillery WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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