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We remember William Henry Gilbertson
We remember William Henry Gilbertson
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1913
marriage
Frances English
Source:9024121
June 1913
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
30094
Royal Engineers
Postal Section
Source:5515362
1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5515362
21st December 1914 - 2nd September 1917
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8657962
marriage
Frances Gilbertson
Source:1756167
service
British Army
Serjeant
30094
Royal Engineers
Source:1756167
service
British Army
Serjeant
30094
Royal Corps of Engineers
Postal Section
Source:5514837
1917
death
Died of wounds
The Battle of Passchendaele, started 16 July 1917 and halted on 20 No after 500,000 lives were lost. The Pas de Calais was a major hospital site, where many casualties are buried.
Boulogne, Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France
France
Source:7106502
Source:5514837
2nd September 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7106502
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Gilbertson |
| Source | 5514837 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30094 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 30094 | Royal Corps of Engineers | Postal Section | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 30094 | Royal Engineers | Postal Section | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jane Gilbertson | mother | ||
| William Gilbertson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Gilbertson | wife | ||
| Frances English | wife | June 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Nottingham General Post Offic War MemorialTo the glory of god. And in ever grateful memory of the men of of the Nottingham & district post office staffs who fought for God and right in the Great War 1914-1918. The names of those who gave their lives are recorded below (dedication names). Their name liveth for evermore -Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gilbertson - Kirby Extended FamilyMore about Gilbertson - Kirby Extended Family
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Royal Engineers Postal SectionMore about Royal Engineers Postal Section
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 | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt W. H Gilbertson | Peter5151 | |
| Nottingham General Post Offic War Memorial | Peter5151 | |
| Medal Card of W H Gilbertson | Peter5151 | |
| Royal Engineers | Peter5151 |
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