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We remember William George Mansell
We remember William George Mansell
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1899
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8624384
1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
365
London Regiment
Post Office Corps
Source:8624384
22nd December 1899
1901
employment
Travelling Sorter
General Post Office
United Kingdom
Source:8940186
April 1901
1901
location
Victoria Street, Paddington Green, West London
United Kingdom
Source:8940186
April 1901
1901
marriage
Emma Florence Clark
Source:8940196
September 1901
1902
children
Elsie Florence Mansell
Source:8624386
8th December 1902
1906
children
William George Stanley Mansell
Source:8624386
5th May 1906
1906
employment
Sorter
General Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:8624386
1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
909
Army Post Office Corps
Army Reserve
Source:8624386
1906
1911
location
141 Russell Avenue, Wood Green, North London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8940189
April 1911
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8624351
employment
Postal Staff
General Post Office
United Kingdom
Source:8624384
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
5623
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:8624383
service
British Army
Sergeant Major
27451
Royal Engineers
Postal Section
Source:8624351
service
British Army
Quarter Master Serjeant
27451
Royal Engineers Postal Section
Postal Section
Source:2908134
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers Postal Section
Postal Section
Source:2908134
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Mansell |
| Source | 2908134 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Russell Avenue, Wood Green, North London | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Victoria Street, Paddington Green, West London | United Kingdom | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5623 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 27451 | Royal Engineers | Postal Section | Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | 27451 | Royal Engineers Postal Section | Postal Section | Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers Postal Section | Postal Section | Major | ||
| British Army | 365 | London Regiment | Post Office Corps | Private | |
| British Army | 909 | Army Post Office Corps | Army Reserve | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Florence Mansell | daughter | 8th December 1902 | |
| William George Stanley Mansell | son | 5th May 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Florence Clark | wife | September 1901 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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