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We remember William Gurney
We remember William Gurney
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ethel Mary Frances Gurney
Source:5483380
March 1888
1893
sibling
John Gurney
Source:5483380
13th August 1893
1895
1895
sibling
Hubert Gurney
Source:5483380
11th July 1895
1895
location
57 Evesham Road, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5483380
11th July 1895
1900
sibling
George Gurney
Source:5483380
22nd April 1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:5483322
31st March 1901
1901
location
49 Geere Road, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5483322
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:5483336
2nd April 1911
1911
location
45 Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5483336
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1501955
9th August 1915
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:5483291
26th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
TF/291182
Middlesex Regiment
Source:5483291
26th March 1917
1917
location
45 Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483291
26th March 1917
service
British Army
Private
3457
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1501955
service
British Army
Private
291182
Middlesex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1501955
1917
death
Killed in Action
Gaza
Palestine, State of
Source:7502707
Source:1501955
Source:5483380
26th March 1917
burial
Source:7502707
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gurney |
| Source | 1501955 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 45 Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th March 1917 | |
| 49 Geere Road, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 57 Evesham Road, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th July 1895 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3457 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 291182 | Middlesex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | TF/291182 | Middlesex Regiment | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Gurney | father | ||
| Mary Ann Edmunds | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Frances Gurney | sister | March 1888 | |
| John Gurney | brother | 13th August 1893 | |
| Hubert Gurney | brother | 11th July 1895 | |
| George Gurney | brother | 22nd April 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Caroline2066 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Caroline2066 | |
| Gurney Family Bible | Caroline2066 | |
| Caro's Family History | Caroline2066 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Gurney (1895-1917) | Caroline2066 |
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