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We remember William Reginald Ernest Facey
We remember William Reginald Ernest Facey
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Mabel Annie Facey
Source:9455763
1894
1896
sibling
Cecil Herbert Facey
Source:9455763
1896
1898
sibling
Laura Ellen Facey
Source:9455763
1898
1900
sibling
Walter Edwin Facey
Source:9455763
1900
1901
location
Clyst Honiton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9455763
1901
1910
enlistment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6653289
1910
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6653289
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Windsor
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6653289
1911
service
British Army
Private
8630
Coldstream Guards
Source:1183974
1915
death
Killed in Action
1st Bn were defending the Brickstacks at Cuinchy, the German’s exploded a mine under 4 Coy’s trenches. William Facey was found between the trenches having been hit by shrapnel.
Cuinchy,
France
Source:7304459
Source:6653286
25th January 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
William Facey was originally buried North East of Cuinchy at map reference 44a.A15.d. 7.2. He was later reburied at the Cabaret-Rouge Cemetery.
France
Source:7304459
Source:6653289
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald Ernest |
| Initials | WRE |
| Last Name | Facey |
| Source | 6653287 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyst Honiton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Windsor | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8630 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ann Facey | mother | ||
| Herbert Facey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Annie Facey | sister | 1894 | |
| Cecil Herbert Facey | brother | 1896 | |
| Laura Ellen Facey | sister | 1898 | |
| Walter Edwin Facey | brother | 1900 |
Media
Media
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William Facey medal cardShowing date of entry to France and Mons Star with clasp
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Mark22239
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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 | Mark22239 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark22239 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Entry for Cecil Herbert Facey | Pippa26713 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Facey medal card | Mark22239 |
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