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We remember William Davey
We remember William Davey
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8985495
1891
1891
location
Westwood Lane, Tring
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8985495
1891
1895
sibling
Arthur Henry Davey
Source:8985478
1895
1901
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:8985478
1901
1901
location
34, Alma Place, Tring, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985478
1901
1907
children
Stanley Dealey
Source:8985504
1907
1908
children
Ethel Dealey
Source:8985504
1908
1909
marriage
Elizabeth Dealey
Source:8985489
23rd January 1909
1910
children
Alice Davey
Source:8985504
1910
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8985504
1911
1911
employment
Labourer Sewage
Source:8985504
1911
1911
location
3 Alma Place, Tring
United Kingdom
Source:8985504
1911
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:6996076
service
British Army
Private
7288
Bedfordshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6996076
service
British Army
Private
7288
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:7137336
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7137336
Source:6996076
11th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7137336
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Davey |
| Source | 1103146 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Alma Place, Tring | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 34, Alma Place, Tring, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Westwood Lane, Tring | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7288 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7288 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Dealey | stepson | 1907 | |
| Ethel Dealey | stepdaughter | 1908 | |
| Alice Davey | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Davey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Henry Davey | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dealey | wife | 23rd January 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| Marriage | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 |
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