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We remember George Colwell
We remember George Colwell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1927
marriage
Amelia Craig
Source:912400
26th March 1927
service
British Army
Private
14238
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:912400
service
British Army
Private
333822
Labour Corps
Source:912400
1987
death
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:912400
Source:6983658
23rd August 1987
burial
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:6983658
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Colwell |
| Source | 912400 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14238 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | 333822 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Johnston | mother | ||
| George Colwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Craig | wife | 26th March 1927 |
Media
Media
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9/14238 Rifleman George ColwellImage taken on his return from the great war
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14238 Rifleman George Colwell | Samuel43529 |
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