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We remember William G Curley
We remember William G Curley
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1882
sibling
Arthur Curley.
Source:9455898
1882
1882
sibling
Lily Curley
Source:9455898
1882
1903
marriage
Ellen Shaw
Source:7080554
1903 - 28th December 1918
1909
children
Beatrice Ellen Curley
Source:9455898
1909
1911
children
Lillian Curley
Source:9455898
1911
1912
children
James Curley
Source:9416795
1912
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8956874
14th July 1915
1918
dates
Age 35
Source:9455898
28th December 1918
employment
Labourer in foundry.
Source:9455900
service
British Army
Gunner
78269
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1059624
service
British Army
Gunner
78269
Royal Field Artillery
"C" Battery, 81st Brigade
Source:7080554
location
21 Dale Street Altincham Cheshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9455900
location
Chapel Yard New Street Altrincham Cheshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9455898
1918
death
War Related Sickness
William was gassed in the final days of the war, and died shortly afterwards.
Military Hospital, Levenshulme, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7080554
Source:9416795
28th December 1918
burial
Cheshire
United Kingdom
N. 362
Source:7080554
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William G |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Curley |
| Source | 7080554 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dale Street Altincham Cheshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | ||
| Chapel Yard New Street Altrincham Cheshire. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 78269 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 78269 | Royal Field Artillery | "C" Battery, 81st Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Curley | son | 1912 | |
| Beatrice Ellen Curley | daughter | 1909 | |
| Lillian Curley | daughter | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| father | |||
| Catherine Curley eg widow. | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Curley. | brother | 1882 | |
| Lily Curley | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Shaw | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Chapel St Altrincham wall plaqueInscription: IN MEMORY OF THE 161 MEN/ OF CHAPEL STREET WHO/ VOLUNTEERED AND SERVED/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ 29 GAVE THEIR LIVES/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
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Royal Field ArtilleryTypical RFA badge as used on by CWGC headstones, when providedContributed by:
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Hale Cemetery.Commonwealth War Grave sign at the entrance to the cemetery.Contributed by:
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Hale Cemetery.Final resting place of Gunner William G Curley, Grave Ref. N.362.Contributed by:
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Altrincham War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.Contributed by:
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Altrincham War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War and memorial wreaths.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bravest Little Street in EnglandMore about The Bravest Little Street in England
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St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.More about St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 | |
| The Bravest Little Street in England by Karen Cliff, Trafford Local Studies and Volunteers | Charlotte33 | |
| CURLEY, W G [The War Graves Photographic Project] | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel St Altrincham wall plaque | Charlotte33 | |
| Portrait photograph of William Curley | Charlotte33 | |
| Gunner William G Curley | Desmond1478 | |
| Royal Field Artillery | R58235 | |
| Royal Field Artillery | R58235 | |
| Hale Cemetery. | Desmond1478 | |
| Hale Cemetery. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| St Margarets Church Altrincham. | Desmond1478 | |
| Cross Of Sacrifice. | Desmond1478 | |
| Cross Of Sacrifice. | Desmond1478 |
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