condronjames #1 Posted 2 February 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltaire60 #2 Posted 2 February 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 Pip,pip Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1959 #3 Posted 2 February (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 by Mark1959 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
condronjames #4 Posted 2 February Great stuff guys - thank you. Have emailed the Vestry Museum to see what they know. Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Inspector #5 Posted 2 February (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 by The Inspector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
condronjames #6 Posted 2 February 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
condronjames #7 Posted 4 February Hi @voltaire60 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltaire60 #8 Posted 4 February Just now, condronjames said: Hi @voltaire60 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 i SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK THIS UP FOR YOU TOWARDS THE END OF THE WEEK-OR INTO NEXT WEEK. vESTRY hOUSE IS ONLY OPEN tHURS/fRI/sAT-SO YOU MAY JUST HAVE HIT A BAD DAY Pip,pip Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
condronjames #10 Posted 11 February Thanks for looking for me. Really appreciate it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
