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We remember Samuel Drew
We remember Samuel Drew
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1879
sibling
William H Drew
Source:1695108
1879
1881
sibling
Rosina M Drew
Source:1695108
1881
1909
children
Kathleen Drew
Source:1695108
1909
1909
marriage
Kate Evans
Source:1695108
1909 - 29th January 1917
1911
employment
Tailor
Somerton, Somerset,
United Kingdom
Source:1695108
2nd April 1911
1911
location
West Street, Somerton, Sommerset,
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1695108
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Private
32389
Somerset Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:1695108
29th January 1917
enlistment
Castle Cary, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9467400
service
British Army
Private
27580
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7003403
1917
death
Died of wounds
Flanders
France
Source:7003403
Source:1695108
29th January 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7003403
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Drew |
| Source | 1695108 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Street, Somerton, Sommerset, | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32389 | Somerset Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 27580 | Devonshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Drew | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Drew | father | ||
| Elizabeth Matters | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William H Drew | brother | 1879 | |
| Rosina M Drew | sister | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Evans | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Pensilva War MemorialEngraved brass plaque in Pensilva parish church, Cornwall, commemorating those killed during the Great War.Contributed by:
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| C.W.G.C. Certificate | Michael19507 | |
| Pensilva War Memorial | Michael19507 | |
| Devonshire Regiment Badge | Michael19507 | |
| Somerton War Memorial | Andrew13060 |
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