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We remember William Gardiner Elder
We remember William Gardiner Elder
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1911
employment
Student
Source:9316877
1911
1911
location
36 Greenholm Road, Eltham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9316877
1911
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2436321
25th June 1916
education
B Sc
King's College, University of London
London
United Kingdom
Source:9316876
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
Source:2436321
service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
Source:2436321
1918
death
"Invalided home from Palestine in October 1917 and died in the 3rd London General Hospital on 10th February 1918"
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:7200637
Source:9316876
10th February 1918
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:7200637
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Gardiner |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Elder |
| Source | 9316872 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Greenholm Road, Eltham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | London Regiment | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Elder | father | ||
| Sarah Douglas | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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King's College London War MemorialMore about King's College London War Memorial
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Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of HonourMore about Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of Honour
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone for William Gardiner Elder | Diane660 | |
| University of London Student Records 1836-1936 | Diane660 | |
| 1911 Census of England and Wales | Diane660 |
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