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We remember William Reginald Freeman
We remember William Reginald Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Francis T
Source:8696393
1883
1886
1887
sibling
Benjamin J
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1887
1889
sibling
Frances Daisy
Source:8696393
1889
1891
location
Hambleden, Henley, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8696393
1891
1904
marriage
Elizabeth Margaret Swadling
Source:8696394
24th December 1904
1905
children
Reginald Francis
Source:8696394
21st January 1905
1906
children
William John
Source:8696394
11th June 1906
1908
children
Ernest Edward
Source:8696394
22nd February 1908
1911
location
Britwell Hill, N Wallingford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8696391
1911
1912
children
Violet May
Source:8696394
19th May 1912
1913
children
James Arthur
Source:8696394
11th October 1913
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
520
Royal Garrison Artillery
132nd Oxfordshire (Heavy) Battery
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10th May 1915
1915
employment
Gardener
Source:8696394
1915
1915
children
Sidney George
Source:8696394
21st September 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8696394
20th March 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7226460
Source:8696394
1st July 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7226460
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 7226460 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell Hill, N Wallingford, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Hambleden, Henley, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 520 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 132nd Oxfordshire (Heavy) Battery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Francis | son | 21st January 1905 | |
| William John | son | 11th June 1906 | |
| Ernest Edward | son | 22nd February 1908 | |
| Violet May | daughter | 19th May 1912 | |
| James Arthur | son | 11th October 1913 | |
| Sidney George | son | 21st September 1915 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T | brother | 1883 | |
| Benjamin J | brother | 1887 | |
| Frances Daisy | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Margaret Swadling | wife | 24th December 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Media
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Birth CertificateCopy of Birth Certificate for William Regianld Freeman
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WR Freeman and familyThis photo shows is of the family after the baptism of Sidney. Left to right Back row:Ernest (3rd child), William (father), Reginald (1st child), Lizzie (mother), William (2nd child). Front row: James (6th child), Violet (5th child), Sidney (final child). Missing is 4th child Frank who died in 1911Contributed by:
terina63994
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Christine63067 | |
| William Reginald Freeman | Christine63067 | |
| WR Freeman and family | terina63994 |
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