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We remember William Ewart Face
We remember William Ewart Face
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Old Coffee Tavern, Chalford
United Kingdom
Source:9259817
1901
1921
marriage
Muriel Smart
Source:9297346
1921
1939
employment
farm assistant
Source:9389306
1939
1939
location
White Cottage, Matson, Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:9389306
1939
1941
location
4 Trafalgar Place, Matson, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:9389302
1941
service
British Army
Private
70818
Devonshire Regiment
Source:1183734
service
British Army
Private
34221
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:1183734
service
British Army
Private
157105
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1183734
1941
death
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:9297351
1941
sibling
Frank
Source:9259817
sibling
Emily
Source:9259817
sibling
Selina Mary
Source:9259775
sibling
Edith Grace
Source:9259775
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ewart |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Face |
| Source | 9259817 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Trafalgar Place, Matson, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1941 | ||
| Old Coffee Tavern, Chalford | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| White Cottage, Matson, Gloucester | United Kingdom | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 70818 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 34221 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 157105 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Henry Face | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | brother | ||
| Emily | sister | ||
| Selina Mary | sister | ||
| Edith Grace | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Smart | wife | 1921 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Christ Church School Chalford Roll of HonourMore about Christ Church School Chalford Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Camilla1017 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chalford parish register: banns of marriage Ancestry website | Camilla1017 | |
| Matson Parish Register of burials from Ancestry website | Camilla1017 | |
| 1939 Register: Ancestry website | Camilla1017 |
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