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We remember William Thomas Freeman
We remember William Thomas Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
Lowfield, Fulbeck
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487165
April 1901
1911
employment
2nd Waggoners Horseman
Mr Brunyee
Goole Fields, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8487199
April 1911
1911
location
Goole Fields, Goole
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8487199
April 1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
76467
Northumberland Fusiliers
2nd Bn.
Source:7289203
4th November 1918
1918
location
The Clough, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487174
8th November 1918
enlistment
Howden
United Kingdom
Source:8487158
service
British Army
Private
61069
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:8487158
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8487158
1918
death
Killed in Action
He died following shellfire. A letter stating "He was killed practically instantaneously and would not suffer any pain as he only lived a few minutes and was unconcious from the time he was hit".
St Remy-Chaussee
France
Source:7289203
Source:8487174
4th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
In South East part
Source:7289203
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 8487157 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole Fields, Goole | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 | |
| Lowfield, Fulbeck | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| The Clough, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th November 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 61069 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 76467 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 2nd Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Freeman | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
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 | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL WAR CASUALTIES Pte W T Freeman | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private W T Freeman | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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