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We remember William James Gussin
We remember William James Gussin
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Harry Gussin
Source:8522682
1881
1883
1886
sibling
Russell G Gussin
Source:8522682
1886
1889
sibling
Oness J Gussin
Source:8522682
1889
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8522682
5th April 1891
1891
location
Forest Road, Loughton, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8522682
1891
1892
sibling
Thomas G Gussin
Source:8522684
1892
1895
sibling
Sabina P Gussin
Source:8522684
1895
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8522684
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Factory colour tester
Source:8522684
1901
1910
marriage
Louisa Bass
Source:8522681
23rd July 1910
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8522686
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Drive, Loughton, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8522686
1911
1916
enlistment
Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8522681
16th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8522681
1st December 1916 - 15th October 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8522681
12th March 1918 - 9th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8522681
7th May 1919
1939
employment
Maker of artists' colours
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9067775
29th September 1939
1939
location
Mindrum, Nursery Road, Chigwell, Essex.
United Kingdom
Source:9067775
29th September 1939
employment
Colour maker
Source:8522686
service
British Army
Private
27442
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:1502539
1959
death
Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8522687
30th January 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gussin |
| Source | 1502539 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Road, Loughton, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Mindrum, Nursery Road, Chigwell, Essex. | United Kingdom | known 29th September 1939 | ||
| The Drive, Loughton, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27442 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Matilda | mother | ||
| Henry Gussin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Gussin | brother | 1881 | |
| Russell G Gussin | brother | 1886 | |
| Oness J Gussin | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas G Gussin | brother | 1892 | |
| Sabina P Gussin | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Bass | wife | 23rd July 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-16 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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