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We remember William Buxton Crawford
We remember William Buxton Crawford
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Mary
Source:8885318
1883
1891
1894
sibling
Arthur
Source:8885271
1894
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8885318
1901
1901
location
Stafford St, Walsoken, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8885318
1901
1911
location
28 Elizabeth Terrace, Walsoken, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8885271
1911
1911
employment
Fruit gardener
John Cockett - JP
'The Chestnuts', Wisbech Rd, Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:8870867
29th December 1911
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8870868
30th December 1911
1911
enlistment
Wisbech, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8870867
30th December 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
8126
Hussars of the Line
4th Corps
Source:8870868
30th December 1911
1912
dates
Age 19
Source:8870867
1st January 1912
1912
events
Confined to Barracks Ten days
Military Discipline
Curragh Camp
Ireland
Source:8870867
1st September 1912 - 3rd September 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8870868
15th August 1914 - 13th January 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
41451
Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)
3rd Squadron
Source:8870868
27th June 1916 - 13th January 1918
1917
events
Field Punishment No. I
Military Discipline
Amiens
France
Source:8870867
15th November 1917
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:7188461
13th January 1918
service
British Army
Private
41451
Machine Gun Corps Cavalry
Source:1010023
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7188461
Source:8870866
13th January 1918
burial
Aisne
France
I. E. 30.
Source:7188461
sibling
Harry
Source:8870867
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Buxton |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Crawford |
| Source | 8870866 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Elizabeth Terrace, Walsoken, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Stafford St, Walsoken, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41451 | Machine Gun Corps Cavalry | Private | ||
| British Army | 8126 | Hussars of the Line | 4th Corps | Private | |
| British Army | 41451 | Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) | 3rd Squadron | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Crawford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | brother | ||
| Arthur | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary | sister | 1883 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-12-30 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-12-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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