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We remember William George Barnes
We remember William George Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Elizabeth A Barnes
Source:5478334
1882
1890
sibling
Ruth C Barnes
Source:5478334
1890
1894
sibling
Nellie E Barnes
Source:5478334
1894
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:5478334
31st March 1901
1901
location
Rectory Farm Cottage, Overstone, Northampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478332
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Edward Arthur Barnes
Source:5478332
1903
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5478332
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Rectory Cottages, Overstone, Northampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478332
2nd April 1911
1918
marriage
Phyllis Natalie Adams
Source:5478335
4th April 1918 - 23rd October 1918
1918
children
William A Barnes
Source:5478335
1918
1918
employment
Farm Worker
Not known
Upper Weedon, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:5478335
22nd May 1918
1918
enlistment
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:5478335
22nd May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
58824
Northamptonshire
1st Battalion
Source:5478335
22nd May 1918 - 23rd October 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5478335
30th September 1918 - 23rd October 1918
service
British Army
Private
58824
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:205857
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed near Wassigny
near Catillon, Wasigny
France
Source:7105623
Source:5478335
23rd October 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7105623
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 205857 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Cottages, Overstone, Northampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Rectory Farm Cottage, Overstone, Northampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 58824 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 58824 | Northamptonshire | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Barnes | son | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Barnes nee Irons | mother | ||
| Samuel Barnes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Arthur Barnes | brother | 1903 | |
| Ruth C Barnes | sister | 1890 | |
| Elizabeth A Barnes | sister | 1882 | |
| Nellie E Barnes | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Natalie Adams | wife | 4th April 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-22 | 5'5" |
Media
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William George Barnes's grave in Highland CemeteryGrave in Highland Cemetery, Le Cateau, France
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David503
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David503 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David503 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record of William George Barnes | David503 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William George Barnes's grave in Highland Cemetery | David503 |
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