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We remember William Graham
We remember William Graham
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1893
location
Blue Bell Lane, Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483275
5th June 1893
1897
sibling
Mary Ann Graham
Source:9614463
1897
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9614463
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
joiner's apprentice
Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9614463
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Gibson Yard, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9614463
2nd April 1911
1924
dates
Age 31
Source:5484390
27th September 1924
1924
employment
Joiner
Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:5484390
27th September 1924
1924
marriage
Lizzie Nicholson
Source:5484390
27th September 1924
1924
location
1 York Street, Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5484390
27th September 1924
appointments
Bandsman
Source:5483208
children
William Harvey Graham
Source:5484365
service
British Army
Private
200232
Border Regiment
Source:1414481
1975
employment
Joiner, retired
Penrith, Cumberland
United Kingdom
Source:5484365
22nd February 1975
1975
location
66 Carleton Drive, Penrith, Cumbria
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5484365
22nd February 1975
1975
death
Not War Related
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, Cumbria
United Kingdom
Source:5484365
22nd February 1975
burial
Penrith, Cumbria
United Kingdom
Source:5484365
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 York Street, Penrith, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th September 1924 | |
| 66 Carleton Drive, Penrith, Cumbria | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd February 1975 | |
| Blue Bell Lane, Penrith, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th June 1893 | |
| Gibson Yard, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200232 | Border Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harvey Graham | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Kennedy | mother | ||
| Joseph Graham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Graham | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Nicholson | wife | 27th September 1924 |
Media
Media
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William Graham in BurmaWilliam Graham in uniform with a bandsman's badge on his sleeve.
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1/4th Border Regiment band in BurmaAn informal group picture of the 1/4th Border Regiment band in BurmaContributed by:
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HM Transport "Deseado"A postcard of the steam ship used to transport the 1/4th Border Regiment from Southampton to Bombay.Contributed by:
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William Graham (far right) and three colleaguesAn informal group photograph of William Graham and three other soldiers of the 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma.Contributed by:
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William Graham in Maymyo, BurmaA portrait photograph of William Graham taken in Maymyo, BurmaContributed by:
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1/4th Border Regiment band in Maymyo, BurmaFormal group photograph of the 1/4th Border Regiment band in Maymyo, BurmaContributed by:
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William Graham in Maymyo, BurmaA formal portrait photograph of William Graham of the 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma.Contributed by:
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1/4th Border Regiment band practise in BurmaAn informal photograph of the 1/4th Border Regiment band practising in Burma.Contributed by:
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E Company, 1/4th Border Regiment, Maymyo, BurmaA formal photograph of E Company, 1/4th Border Regiment, Maymyo, Burma. Photograph taken by S. N. Samuels of Maymyo.Contributed by:
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Informal group of 1/4th Border Regiment in BurmaAn informal group of soldiers in the 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma.Contributed by:
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Soldiers of the 1/4th Border Regiment in BurmaAn informal group of soldiers from the 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma.Contributed by:
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1/4th Border Regiment on parade with band in BurmaAn informal photograph of the 1/4th Border Regiment on parade at their base in Maymyo, Burma.Contributed by:
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Transcription of diary written by William GrahamThis is the first page of William Graham's diary describing the journey from England to Burma in 1914.Contributed by:
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Transcription of diary written by William GrahamThis is the second page of William Graham's diary describing the journey from England to Burma in 1914.Contributed by:
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Transcription of diary written by William GrahamThis is the third and final page of William Graham's diary describing the journey from England to Burma in 1914.Contributed by:
Judith2045
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 census | Judith2045 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Graham in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| 1/4th Border Regiment band in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| HM Transport "Deseado" | Judith2045 | |
| William Graham (far right) and three colleagues | Judith2045 | |
| William Graham in Maymyo, Burma | Judith2045 | |
| 1/4th Border Regiment band in Maymyo, Burma | Judith2045 | |
| William Graham in Maymyo, Burma | Judith2045 | |
| 1/4th Border Regiment band practise in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| E Company, 1/4th Border Regiment, Maymyo, Burma | Judith2045 | |
| Informal group of 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| Soldiers of the 1/4th Border Regiment in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| 1/4th Border Regiment on parade with band in Burma | Judith2045 | |
| Transcription of diary written by William Graham | Judith2045 | |
| Transcription of diary written by William Graham | Judith2045 | |
| Transcription of diary written by William Graham | Judith2045 |
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