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We remember William Lewis
We remember William Lewis
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1905
marriage
Hannah Hardy
Source:8653042
1905
1907
children
William Reuben Lewis
Source:8652992
1907
1910
children
Betsy Irene Lewis
Source:8652992
1910
1911
employment
Deputy in Coal Mine
Worsborough, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8652992
1911
1916
location
4 James Street, Worbro' Dale, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8652992
2nd April 1916
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
3/2064
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:2654520
service
British Army
Serjeant
3/2064
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:7412916
1916
death
Source:7412916
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7412916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lewis |
| Source | 2654520 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 James Street, Worbro' Dale, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/2064 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3/2064 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Reuben Lewis | son | 1907 | |
| Betsy Irene Lewis | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy | mother | ||
| Henry Lewis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Hardy | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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William Lewis from Barnsley ChronicleA newspaper photo of this older man in uniform and cap clearly showing KOYLI cap badge. From the Barnsley Chronicle 5 August 1916 (with thanks to Barnsley Archives).
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Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parishMore about Barnsley - St Mary's Church Combined Memorial (BAR24) and men from this parish
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Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and DaleMore about Barnsley - Men from Worsbrough Bridge and Dale
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
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 | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Lewis from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
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