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We remember William Sidney T Gingell
We remember William Sidney T Gingell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1901
location
12 Dover Street, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9434943
1901
1909
enlistment
Source:9434928
2nd March 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
8321
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9434928
2nd March 1909 - 30th March 1916
1911
service
British Army
Private
8321
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9434933
1911
1911
location
Pietermaritzburg Natal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9434933
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1353859
7th October 1914
1916
discharge
Source:9434928
30th March 1916
1916
marriage
Lily Stratford
Source:9434954
1916
1932
death
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9434958
1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Sidney T |
| Initials | WST |
| Last Name | Gingell |
| Source | 9434950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dover Street, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Natal | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8321 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8321 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gingell | mother | ||
| Thomas Gingell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Stratford | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Gingell.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Gingell.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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