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We remember William Joseph Gallett
We remember William Joseph Gallett
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1900
sibling
Mary Ann Gallett
Source:6645146
1900
1901
location
Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645145
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Peter Alfonso Gallett
Source:6645146
1902
1904
sibling
Gladys Mary
Source:6645146
1904
1906
sibling
Elizabeth Mary Gallett
Source:6645146
1906
1911
location
287 Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6645146
2nd September 1911
1917
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6645156
26th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
28653
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:6645156
26th February 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6645156
17th September 1919
1959
death
Nuneaton
United Kingdom
Source:7613380
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Joseph |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gallett |
| Source | 6645146 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd September 1911 | |
| Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28653 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harold Gallett | father | ||
| Ellen Gallett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Gallett | sister | 1900 | |
| Peter Alfonso Gallett | brother | 1902 | |
| Gladys Mary | sister | 1904 | |
| Elizabeth Mary Gallett | sister | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-26 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-26 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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An example of William Gallett's medalsThe British War medal and the Victory medal.
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Sharon36563
Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of William Gallett's medals | Sharon36563 |
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