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We remember William Edward Bainbrigge
We remember William Edward Bainbrigge
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1878
sibling
George F Bainbrigge
Source:8485458
1878
1880
sibling
John W Bainbrigge
Source:8485458
1880
1883
sibling
Gertrude Bainbrigge
Source:8485458
1883
1888
sibling
Raymond Bainbrigge
Source:8485458
1888
1901
marriage
Martha Ann Bainbridge nee Dunning
Source:8485440
10th April 1901 - 19th May 1914
1901
employment
Coachman/Groom
Northwich
United Kingdom
Source:8485458
1901
1901
location
Station Road, Northwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8485458
1901
1903
children
Doris Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge'
Source:8485440
16th March 1903
1905
children
Elsie Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge'
Source:8485440
7th June 1905
1907
children
Jack Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge'
Source:8485440
5th July 1907
1909
children
Kathleen Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge'
Source:8485440
10th November 1909
1911
employment
Chauffeur Domestic
Knutsford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8485448
1911
1911
location
20, Stanley Road, Knutsford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8485448
1911
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:8485440
26th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Richmond, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8485440
26th August 1914
1914
employment
Motor Mechanic
Knutsford, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8485440
26th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8485440
19th December 1914 - 13th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:8485418
13th May 1915
1915
missing
Service records record that he was posted missing in action 'Near (E) Ypres, believed killed'. He has no known grave
Source:8485440
13th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
GS/6012
Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line
1st Dragoons (Royals)
Source:8485418
13th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8485418
13th May 1915
1915
location
Knutsford,Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8485418
1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Service Records state that he was declared missing, believed killed 'Near (E) Ypres' 13.05.1915
France
Source:8485418
Source:8485440
13th May 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wiiliam Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Bainbridge |
| Source | 8485440 |
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Bainbrigge |
| Source | 8501571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Stanley Road, Knutsford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Knutsford,Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Station Road, Northwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/6012 | Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line | 1st Dragoons (Royals) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge' | daughter | 16th March 1903 | |
| Elsie Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge' | daughter | 7th June 1905 | |
| Jack Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge' | son | 5th July 1907 | |
| Kathleen Bainbridge 'Bainbrigge' | daughter | 10th November 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Bainbrigge | mother | ||
| Wiiliam F Bainbrigge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George F Bainbrigge | brother | 1878 | |
| John W Bainbrigge | brother | 1880 | |
| Gertrude Bainbrigge | sister | 1883 | |
| Raymond Bainbrigge | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ann Bainbridge nee Dunning | wife | 10th April 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-26 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Knutsford Centennial War MemorialIn 2014 Knutsford Town Council decided to establish a Centennial War Memorial in the centre of the town as the key component of their commemorative events to mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018. Private William Bainbrigge is one of the men commemorated on the memorial which was dedicated on the 6th October 2018
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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 | Sylvia3155 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Knutsford Centennial War Memorial | Sylvia3155 |
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