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We remember Laurence Wesley Attwell
We remember Laurence Wesley Attwell
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Arthur Attwell
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1877
1879
sibling
Constance Attwell
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1879
1880
sibling
Herbert R Attwell
Source:7737525
1880
1883
sibling
Florence E Attwell
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1883
1888
1901
dates
Age 12
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31st March 1901
1901
location
Coleraine Rd, Hornsey
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:7737524
31st August 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
GPO
London
United Kingdom
Source:7737524
31st August 1914
1914
enlistment
Somerset House, London
United Kingdom
Source:7737524
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2607
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:7737524
31st August 1914 - 14th September 1918
1914
location
Meadowcroft Rd, Palmers Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7737524
31st August 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7737524
17th March 1915 - 31st December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
530694
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:7737524
14th September 1918 - 29th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7737307
29th January 1919
service
British Army
Private
530694
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:100764
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7737524
1957
death
Unknown
Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7737527
1957
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine Rd, Hornsey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Meadowcroft Rd, Palmers Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 530694 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2607 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 530694 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Attwell | mother | ||
| Arthur Attwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Attwell | brother | 1877 | |
| Constance Attwell | sister | 1879 | |
| Herbert R Attwell | brother | 1880 | |
| Florence E Attwell | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
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1/15 London Regiment's 17 March MenMore about 1/15 London Regiment's 17 March Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Service Medal & Award Rolls | Ann39898 |
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