condronjames Posted 2 February , 2019 Share Posted 2 February , 2019 Morning all I’m trying to suss our whether my Great Grandfather, George Alfred Love, served in WW1. There is a medal card for a George A Love on Ancestry, but don’t know whether it is his. Does anyone have access to other records showing his service? He was born in Haggerston, East London in 1885 and married Emily Wyborn. They lived in Walthamstow. Would really appreciate any help. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 2 February , 2019 Share Posted 2 February , 2019 Walthamstow kept a memorial book of all those who served. Has,from memory,about 15,000 names. Kept at the Vestry House Museum in Walthamstow as part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest archives. Full details can be found on Tinternet. Very helpful if you telephone or e-mail and should be able to answer your query. A dedicated local researcher has been working on these listings for some time and should pick up on your thread. If not,then I will give him a prod in a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1959 Posted 2 February , 2019 Share Posted 2 February , 2019 (edited) There are a few George A's with medal cards. The one who finished up as 36005 E. Yorks Regiment is on a absent voters list in Hull in 1918 and I assume can be eliminated from the search George Love sometimes referred to as G A - 703153 London Regiment - can also be eliminated. Born 1894 and lived in Camberwell. Edited 2 February , 2019 by Mark1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condronjames Posted 2 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 2 February , 2019 Great stuff guys - thank you. Have emailed the Vestry Museum to see what they know. Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 2 February , 2019 Share Posted 2 February , 2019 (edited) Hi All James, It helps if you can give as much detail as possible as searching for relatives sometimes brings up the records. George Alfred Love b.29.4.1885 Haggerston, Hackney, London m, Emily Charlotte Annie Wyborn b.26.7. 1885 West Ham, in 1905 @ West Ham. Daughters :- Annie A M Love (Married name Hagger) born 1.7.1909 and Lilian Love born 27.2.1913...looking Regards Barry Edited 2 February , 2019 by The Inspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condronjames Posted 2 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 2 February , 2019 Thanks Barry. All the above correct. On the 1911 census he was living at 28 Apsley Road, Walthamstow. Father was Joseph Love. Thanks for you help. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condronjames Posted 4 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 4 February , 2019 Hi No joy with the Vestry House Museum. I’d need to visit in person which isn’t really practical for me. So if your local contact could take a look that would be hugely appreciated. Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veklee Posted 8 February , 2019 Share Posted 8 February , 2019 not in the roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condronjames Posted 11 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 11 February , 2019 Thanks for looking for me. Really appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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