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We remember George Attenborough
We remember George Attenborough
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
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1879
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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15th August 1914
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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1st July 1918
marriage
Jenny Ada Attenborough
Source:9114045
service
British Army
Corporal of Horse
2048
1st Life Guards
Source:9114045
1918
death
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1st July 1918
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Attenborough, |
| Source | 9114045 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2048 | 1st Life Guards | Corporal of Horse |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Attenborough | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Ada Attenborough | wife |
Media
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Attenborough.
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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 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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