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We remember William Edward Graham
We remember William Edward Graham
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
147 Eldan Street, Westoe, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000257
28th June 1888
1890
sibling
Isabella Graham
Source:7000257
1890
1890
sibling
John Graham
Source:7000257
1890
1891
location
3 Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000257
1891
1901
employment
Keelman
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7000257
1901
1901
location
202 Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000257
1901
1902
sibling
Wilhelmina H Graham
Source:7000257
1902
1910
marriage
Margaret Anna McGowan
Source:7000257
2nd February 1910 - 12th January 1920
1910
location
16 Bede Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7000257
2nd February 1910
1910
employment
Labourer
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7000257
1910
1910
children
Henrietta Jane Graham
Source:7000257
18th May 1910
1911
location
34 Maxwell Strett, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7000257
1911
1912
children
Magaret A Graham
Source:7000257
15th April 1912
1914
children
Wilhelmena Henrietta Graham
Source:7000257
23rd June 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7000605
11th September 1915
1915
missing
On the 25th Sept 1915 he was in the Battle of Loos (France & Flanders). He was reported as been Gased in this battle.
Source:7000605
September 1915
1920
employment
Miner
South Shiels, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7000257
1920
1920
marriage
Susannah Steward
Source:7000257
7th June 1920
1920
location
139 Laygate, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7000257
7th June 1920
service
British Army
Private
22234
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1414742
service
British Army
Private
22234
Durham Light INfantry
14th Battalion (21st Division)
Source:7000605
1971
death
Not War Related
Doncaster, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7000257
March 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Graham |
| Source | 7000257 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Laygate, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th June 1920 | |
| 147 Eldan Street, Westoe, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th June 1888 | |
| 16 Bede Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd February 1910 | |
| 202 Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 34 Maxwell Strett, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22234 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 22234 | Durham Light INfantry | 14th Battalion (21st Division) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Jane Graham | daughter | 18th May 1910 | |
| Magaret A Graham | daughter | 15th April 1912 | |
| Wilhelmena Henrietta Graham | daughter | 23rd June 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Jane Robinson | mother | ||
| John Graham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Graham | sister | 1890 | |
| John Graham | brother | 1890 | |
| Wilhelmina H Graham | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anna McGowan | wife | 2nd February 1910 | |
| Susannah Steward | wife | 7th June 1920 |
Media
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William Edward GrahamWilliam Edward Graham in his Durham Light Infantry uniform 1914
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William Edward Graham Medal Card & MedalsCopy of Medal Card and surviving medal, from family records.Contributed by:
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William Edward GrahamPhoto of William in later life, with his beloved pigeons.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward Graham | Clare48397 | |
| William Edward Graham Medal Card & Medals | Clare48397 | |
| William Edward Graham | Clare48397 |
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