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We remember William Henry Beckingham
We remember William Henry Beckingham
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1915
marriage
Phyllis Mary Fitchett
Source:9552725
5th April 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:270769
2nd June 1915 - 28th January 1918
service
British Army
Private
18619
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:270769
1956
death
Not War Related
Savernake Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9552621
19th April 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Beckingham |
| Source | 9552621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18619 | Wiltshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Mary Fitchett | wife | 5th April 1915 |
Media
Media
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William Henry Beckingham - stretcher bearerWearing "Stretcher Bearer" arm band circa 1916Contributed by:
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William Henry Beckingham - hospital groupWilliam H Beckingham - standing, sixth from left with arm in a sling. At 16th General hospital, Le Treport. Was shot in right arm and left leg.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate for William Henry Beckingham and Phyllis Mary FitchettContributed by:
Alex411
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckingham Family Bible - birth dates | Alex411 | |
| Death Certificate of William Henry Beckingham | Alex411 | |
| William Henry Beckingham - circa 1913 | Alex411 | |
| William Henry Beckingham - stretcher bearer | Alex411 | |
| William Henry Beckingham - hospital group | Alex411 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Alex411 |
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