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We remember William George Crassweller
We remember William George Crassweller
Timeline
Timeline
1911
employment
Soldier
Army
United Kingdom
Source:8637089
1911 - 1914
1911
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
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1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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21st August 1914
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8637089
26th August 1914
education
Hayling Island Church of England
Hayling Island
United Kingdom
Source:8637089
service
British Army
Private
8542
Hampshire Regiment
Source:1006592
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Mons
Mons
France
Source:8637089
26th August 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:8637089
sibling
Henry Crassweller
Source:8637089
location
Manor Cottages Manor Rd Hayling Island
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8637089
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Crassweller |
| Source | 8637089 |
| First Names | Bill |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Crassweller |
| Source | 8637089 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Cottages Manor Rd Hayling Island | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8542 | Hampshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Crassweller | mother | ||
| George William Crassweller | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Crassweller | brother |
Media
Media
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book on Hayling Island during WW1page 27 mentions Pte William George Crassweller killed at Mons. He had only been in France for 4 days.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| book on Hayling Island during WW1 | Clifford40380 | |
| p27 of Hayling Island Life and Times 1914-1919 | Clifford40380 |
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