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We remember George Holwell Cole
We remember George Holwell Cole
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9257723
2nd April 1911
1911
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9257723
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9257723
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
9606
London Regiment
5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade).
Source:9257769
4th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9257421
4th November 1914 - 28th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:9257769
29th August 1915
1939
employment
Actuarial Clerk (retired 100% disability)
Source:9258002
29th September 1939
1939
location
Beaufort, off Westfield Lane, Battle R.D. [postal address St Leonards]
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9258002
29th September 1939
1963
location
Beaufort, Baldslow Down, St Leonards, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9257787
11th September 1963
marriage
Margaret Cole
Source:9258002
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:9257778
1963
death
Scio House Hospital, Portsmouth Road, London SW 15
United Kingdom
Source:9257787
11th September 1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Holwell |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Cole |
| Source | 9257723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort, Baldslow Down, St Leonards, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th September 1963 | |
| Beaufort, off Westfield Lane, Battle R.D. [postal address St Leonards] | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 9606 | London Regiment | 5th (City of London) Battalion (London Rifle Brigade). | Rifleman | |
| British Army | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Temporary Lieutenant |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Cole | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Gordon760 | |
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 24 Sep 1915 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 16 Nov 1920 | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1966, 1973-1995 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 |
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