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We remember William Strafford Curtis
We remember William Strafford Curtis
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Ellen Curtis
Source:8481568
1874
1878
sibling
Lucy Curtis
Source:8481568
1878
1888
1901
location
5 London Road Terrace, Harraby, Carlisle
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481568
April 1901
1911
employment
Teacher
London CC
London
United Kingdom
Source:8481568
April 1911
1911
location
2 Castlewood Road, Upper Clapton Common, London NE
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8481568
April 1911
service
British Army
Private
2962
London Regiment
1/15 lond Battalion
Source:1066977
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7933066
25th May 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Strafford |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Curtis |
| Source | 7933065 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castlewood Road, Upper Clapton Common, London NE | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| 5 London Road Terrace, Harraby, Carlisle | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2962 | London Regiment | 1/15 lond Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Curtis | mother | ||
| Thomas Curtis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Curtis | sister | 1874 | |
| Lucy Curtis | sister | 1878 |
Media
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
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School website | Sarah132840 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSR Cap Badge | Michael40130 |
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