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We remember William Henry Beames
We remember William Henry Beames
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
location
Lower Town Street, Wanborough, near Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9416279
1891
1901
location
The Green, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9416276
1901
1907
enlistment
Source:9416274
12th March 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
7790
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9416274
12th March 1907 - 21st March 1917
1911
location
Pietermaritzburg Natal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9416272
1911
1917
discharge
Source:9416274
21st March 1917
1932
marriage
Lilian M Read
Source:9416282
1932
1933
death
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9416280
1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Beames |
| Source | 9416272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Town Street, Wanborough, near Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Natal | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| The Green, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7790 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Beames | mother | ||
| William Beames | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian M Read | wife | 1932 |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Beames
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Beames.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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