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We remember William James Kent
We remember William James Kent
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
15 Cambrian Crescent, Chester,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8449317
1891
1901
employment
Clerk Railway Office
Source:8449310
1901
1901
location
Fleetwood barracks, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8449310
1901
1911
employment
Fish merchant's clerk
Source:8449308
1911
1911
marriage
Ellen Annie Clarkson
Source:8449573
1911
1911
location
70 Poulton Road Fleetwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8449308
1911
1914
employment
Office worker
Messrs F Kelsall Ltd
Fleetwood
United Kingdom
Source:8497695
1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8497693
1915
marriage
Ellen Annie Clarkson
Source:8497695
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment attached Manchester Regiment
Source:2232453
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7374032
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7374032
1915
death
Helles Memorial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7374032
7th August 1915
burial
Cape Helles, Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:7374032
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Kent |
| Source | 2232453 |
| First Names | William J. |
| Initials | WJ |
| Source | 7374032 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Cambrian Crescent, Chester, | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 70 Poulton Road Fleetwood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Fleetwood barracks, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment attached Manchester Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Ann Kent nee Baker | mother | ||
| Henry Charles Kent | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Annie Clarkson | wife | 1911 | |
| Ellen Annie Clarkson | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Fleetwood War MemorialCaptain William James Kent is commemorated in Fleetwood Memorial Park. We will remember,
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Captain Kent - A Great LifePublished in Fleetwood Express – 24 July 1915Contributed by:
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Captain W J Kent - Reported MissingPublished in Fleetwood Express – 18 Aug 1915Contributed by:
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Capt. W J Kent - Now Reported MissingPublished in Fleetwood Express –18 Aug 1915Contributed by:
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Capt. W J Kent - Now Reported Wounded and MissingPublished in Fleetwood Express – 8 Sept 1915Contributed by:
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Capt. W J Kent - Killed in the DardanellesPublished in Fleetwood Express – 14 Aug 1915Contributed by:
Fleetwood63833
Communities
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fleetwood63834 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fleetwood63834 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Fleetwood Lancashire BMD marriages William James Kent 1911 | Fleetwood63834 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood War Memorial | Anne1202 | |
| Captain W J Kent | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain Kent - A Great Life | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Captain W J Kent - Reported Missing | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Capt. W J Kent - Now Reported Missing | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Capt. W J Kent - Now Reported Wounded and Missing | Fleetwood63833 | |
| Capt. W J Kent - Killed in the Dardanelles | Fleetwood63833 |
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