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We remember William Alfred James
We remember William Alfred James
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1908
dates
Age 17
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22nd September 1908
1908
enlistment
Huntingdon
United Kingdom
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22nd September 1908
1916
discharge
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10th May 1916
1930
marriage
Hilda May Samson
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2nd June 1930
1934
children
William John Nicholas James
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21st February 1934
children
Pamela James
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service
British Army
Private
13955
Grenadier Guards
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service
British Army
Private
13955
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
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1966
death
Not War Related
Godmanchester
United Kingdom
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14th August 1966
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13955 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 13955 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Nicholas James | son | 21st February 1934 | |
| Pamela James | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Marsh | mother | ||
| William James | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda May Samson | wife | 2nd June 1930 |
Media
Media
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William Alfred JamesMy grandfather in a picture taken before the outbreak of WW1
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Alfred James - A Godmanchester man | Richard12802 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Alfred James | Richard12802 |
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