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We remember William Thomas Kimber
We remember William Thomas Kimber
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Florence Kimber
Source:6163458
1895
1899
1902
sibling
Dorothy Ellen Kimber
Source:6163458
1902
1904
sibling
Ada Kimber
Source:6163458
1904
1905
sibling
Frederick Merry Kimber
Source:6163458
1905
1909
sibling
Winifred Sophia Kimber
Source:6163458
1909
1917
enlistment
Cowley Barracks, Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:6163473
2nd August 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action (gas)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6163473
25th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound, right leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:6163473
1st October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6163449
3rd October 1919
1919
location
Merryville, St Anne's Road, Headington, Oxford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6163449
9th November 1919
employment
Grocer's assistant
Source:6163449
service
British Army
Private
34715
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:2266743
service
British Army
Private
TR/8/2464
Hampshire Regiment
52nd (Grad) Battalion
Source:6163449
service
British Army
Private
3707
Training Reserve
28th Infantry Battalion
Source:6163449
1976
death
Not War Related
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6163455
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Kimber |
| Source | 2266743 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryville, St Anne's Road, Headington, Oxford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th November 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34715 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | TR/8/2464 | Hampshire Regiment | 52nd (Grad) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3707 | Training Reserve | 28th Infantry Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kimber | father | ||
| Florence Cripps | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Kimber | sister | 1895 | |
| Dorothy Ellen Kimber | sister | 1902 | |
| Ada Kimber | sister | 1904 | |
| Frederick Merry Kimber | brother | 1905 | |
| Winifred Sophia Kimber | sister | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-08-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo6 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo6 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte Kimber, son of dancer William 'Merry' Kimber | Jo6 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Walk, Headington - OS map c.1899 | Jo6 | |
| Merryville, Headington | Jo6 |
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