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We remember William Bee
We remember William Bee
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Ann Bee
Source:6183716
1896
1899
1899
location
Salwick, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183714
1899
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:6183714
1901
1901
location
5 Station Cottages, Clifton with Salwick, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183714
1901
1902
sibling
Esther Bee
Source:6183716
1902
1904
sibling
Ellen Bee
Source:6183716
1904
1908
sibling
Margaret Alice Bee
Source:6183716
1908
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:6183716
1911
1911
location
10 Francis Street, Ashton, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6183716
1911
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6183712
3rd September 1918
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6183712
service
British Army
Private
49529
South Wales Borderers
Source:274011
service
British Army
Private
58383
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:274011
service
British Army
Private
58383
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:274011
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
France
Source:7109308
Source:5489355
3rd September 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7109308
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Francis Street, Ashton, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Station Cottages, Clifton with Salwick, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Salwick, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1899 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49529 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 58383 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 58383 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maragret Alice Bee | mother | ||
| Richard Bee | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bee | sister | 1896 | |
| Esther Bee | sister | 1902 | |
| Ellen Bee | sister | 1904 | |
| Margaret Alice Bee | sister | 1908 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bee.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private William Bee for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Bee, William. Address: 10 Frances St. Occupation: None listed. Regiment: Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 58383. Date of Death: 3/9/18. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks:- None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Debt of Honour Register | Dorothy468 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bee. | Preston485 |
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