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George Harrison

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Richard

Richard Report 28 Dec 2012 06:35

I've tried to find info on a George Harrison born 1895 no DOD. He enlisted in the army during the first world war in (I think) Derby. I have found his army number which is 252454 and he enlisted at Derby on 22/5/1915 and that's about all. Can anyone tell me where I can go from here please???

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Penny

Penny Report 28 Dec 2012 06:55

How does he attach to your tree? that alone may provide some clues. Did he marry his fathers name should be on the marriage cert
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Reggie

Reggie Report 28 Dec 2012 09:30

Why have you picked on this person?

He must have some connection to you........what is it?

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I am in no way related to anyone for whom I do lookups To acknowledge any info I may post, please do NOT click on my name. There is a large white box entitled 'Add your reply' for the purpose.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 28 Dec 2012 09:33

Not at the moment finding any military records to match that service number

Researching:
Think the picture says it all.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 28 Dec 2012 12:26

?????????
George William Harrison
England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 06 Aug 1895 Crich,? Derbyshire,? England
residence: Derbyshire,? England
parents: William Harrison,? Martha Ann



George W Harrison
England and Wales Census, 1901
birth: 1895 Ripley,? Derbyshire
census: 31 Mar 1901 Heage,? Derbyshire,? England



George E Harrison
England and Wales Census, 1901
birth: 1895 Crich,? Derbyshire
census: 31 Mar 1901 Crich,? Derbyshire,? England



George Harrison
England and Wales Census, 1901
birth: 1895 New Mills,? Derbyshire
census: 31 Mar 1901 New Mills,? Derbyshire,? England



Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION DON'T SEND ME MESSAGES

Richard

Richard Report 10 Jan 2013 08:36

Thank you so much Ann Cardiff for your info on George Harrison, I may now be able to progress from the info supplied. It is so nice that people like yourself can be so helpful.
Take Care
Richard Briant