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We remember George Compton
We remember George Compton
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Sydney C Compton
Source:9275135
1878
1879
sibling
Ernest E Compton
Source:9275135
1879
1882
sibling
Fred Wiilam Compton
Source:9275135
1882
1884
sibling
Frank Compton
Source:9275135
1884
1886
1888
sibling
Beatrice Alice Compton
Source:9275135
1888
1891
sibling
Annie Compton
Source:9275135
1891
1907
employment
Boilermakers labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9275119
4th September 1907
1907
enlistment
Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9275119
2nd October 1907
1914
internment
pow
Germany
Source:9275119
27th August 1914 - 6th May 1918
1914
missing
Wounded, chest and legs. Taken prisoner
Source:9275119
16th September 1914
1918
hospitalisation
Medical board
Hospital/Institution
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May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9275119
10th September 1918
hospitalisation
Wounds:
Hospital/Institution
Source:9275119
service
British Army
Private
7931
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:914549
service
British Army
Private
7931
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:914549
location
The Quarries, Siddington, Gloucs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275135
1920
death
Source:7246833
22nd May 1920
burial
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7246833
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Compton |
| Source | 914549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarries, Siddington, Gloucs | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7931 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7931 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Edwin Compton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Alice Compton | sister | 1888 | |
| Sydney C Compton | brother | 1878 | |
| Ernest E Compton | brother | 1879 | |
| Fred Wiilam Compton | brother | 1882 | |
| Frank Compton | brother | 1884 | |
| Annie Compton | sister | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Grave in Salisbury, WiltshireThe grave of Private George Compton in London Road Cemetery, Salisbury. (image 04/2014)
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Compton.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Compton.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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London Road Cemetery, SalisburyMore about London Road Cemetery, Salisbury
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Salisbury, Wiltshire | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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