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We remember William Barber
We remember William Barber
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Kate Barber
Source:9348783
1881
1883
sibling
Martha Annie Barber
Source:9348783
1883
1886
sibling
Samuel Charles Barber
Source:9348783
1886
1888
1890
sibling
Charles Barber
Source:9348783
1890
1891
location
9 Chelsea Row, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348783
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
John Barber
Source:9348785
1892
1894
sibling
Annie Barber
Source:9348785
5th December 1894
1896
sibling
Lily Barber
Source:9348785
23rd December 1896
1899
sibling
Ernest Barber
Source:9348785
30th March 1899
1901
location
7 Georges Place, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348785
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Charles Barber
Source:9348787
16th September 1901
1903
sibling
Joseph Barber
Source:9348787
1903
1906
sibling
Florence Barber
Source:9348787
28th September 1906
1911
location
38 Church Path, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9348787
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gas Worker
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9348666
31st May 1911 - 7th December 1915
1911
marriage
Hetty Adelia Blanche Cluett
Source:9348666
31st May 1911
1912
children
Emily Florence Barber
Source:9348666
2nd May 1912
1914
children
William Henry Barber
Source:9348666
25th March 1914
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9348666
8th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
32794
Hampshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9348666
8th December 1915 - 27th February 1917
1915
children
Charles Barber
Source:9348666
1915
1916
children
Walter Barber
Source:9348666
1st December 1916
1916
location
66 Kettering Terrace, Mile End, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9348666
2nd December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
95556
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9348666
28th February 1917 - 28th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
32520
South Lancashire Regiment
1st/5th Battalion
Source:9348666
29th August 1917 - 7th March 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9348666
13th December 1917 - 7th March 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
7th March 1918 - 5am - Heavy bombardment of B Coy around BARNTON TEE. A German raiding party entered our line at BARNTON TEE. 4 Killed - 7 men missing.
Barnton Tee Trench, Festubert, Nr Bethane
France
Source:7260797
Source:9348666
7th March 1918
1918
children
John William Barber
Source:9348666
13th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
32520
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:175443
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Section V - Row E - Grave 8
Source:9348666
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Barber |
| Source | 175443 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Church Path, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 66 Kettering Terrace, Mile End, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1916 | |
| 7 Georges Place, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Chelsea Row, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32520 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 32794 | Hampshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 95556 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 32520 | South Lancashire Regiment | 1st/5th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Florence Barber | daughter | 2nd May 1912 | |
| William Henry Barber | son | 25th March 1914 | |
| Charles Barber | son | 1915 | |
| Walter Barber | son | 1st December 1916 | |
| John William Barber | son | 13th August 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Carver | mother | ||
| Samuel Henry Barber | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Barber | sister | 1881 | |
| Martha Annie Barber | sister | 1883 | |
| Samuel Charles Barber | brother | 1886 | |
| Charles Barber | brother | 1890 | |
| John Barber | brother | 1892 | |
| Annie Barber | sister | 5th December 1894 | |
| Lily Barber | sister | 23rd December 1896 | |
| Ernest Barber | brother | 30th March 1899 | |
| Charles Barber | brother | 16th September 1901 | |
| Joseph Barber | brother | 1903 | |
| Florence Barber | sister | 28th September 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetty Adelia Blanche Cluett | wife | 31st May 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO Birth Index for William Barber 1888 | Lee138222 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Lancashire Reg Cap Badge | Lee138222 | |
| GORRE BRITISH AND INDIAN CEMETERY | Lee138222 |
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