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We remember William Henry Bright Gross
We remember William Henry Bright Gross
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1911
employment
Assistant Certificated Teacher
Source:9227547
1911
1911
location
106, Greengate Street, Barrow-In-Furness
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9227547
1911
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9227556
7th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
PS/2733
Royal Fusiliers
21st Battalion
Source:9227556
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:9227543
Source:9227552
3rd November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:9227543
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry Bright |
| Initials | WHB |
| Last Name | Gross |
| Source | 9227543 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106, Greengate Street, Barrow-In-Furness | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | PS/2733 | Royal Fusiliers | 21st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Eliza Gross | mother | ||
| George Gross | father |
Media
Media
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The Queen's Regiment cap badgeA cap badge, similar to this was worn by members of the Queen's Regiment.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours ProgrammeMore about First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme
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Fell and Rock Climbing Club War Memorial, Commerated at Great Gable Summit IWM WM Ref No.3961More about Fell and Rock Climbing Club War Memorial, Commerated at Great Gable Summit IWM WM Ref No.3961
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt from Officer Cadet Unit, 1916 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| The Queen's Regiment cap badge | Alexander119331 |
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