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We remember Walter J Bell
We remember Walter J Bell
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Blanche Bell
Source:9284188
1877
1879
1882
sibling
Geroge Bell
Source:9284188
1882
1884
sibling
Anna May Bell
Source:9284188
1884
1886
sibling
Beatrice Bell
Source:9284188
1886
1889
sibling
Herbert Bell
Source:9284188
1889
1891
location
Living with grandparents, The Green, Wickmere
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9257376
1891
1897
sibling
Rising Ernest Bell
Source:9284188
1897
1901
employment
Farm Servant
Blickling
United Kingdom
Source:9257378
1901
1901
location
Mill House, Blickling, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257378
1901
1911
employment
Carter Millers
Itteringham
United Kingdom
Source:9284224
1911
1911
location
Grandmother's house, Mill House, Itteringham, Alysham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9284224
1911
1915
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:9257374
16th March 1915
1915
appointments
Horseman
Source:9257374
16th April 1915 - 2nd October 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
SE/6415
Royal Veterinary Corps
Source:9257374
16th April 1915 - 2nd October 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9257374
25th October 1915 - 10th February 1919
1916
appointments
Driver
Source:9257374
2nd September 1916 - 10th February 1919
1916
service
British Army
Driver
186973
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9257374
2nd October 1916 - 12th February 1919
1918
location
Woodhouse Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9284331
1918
1919
discharge
Source:9257374
25th February 1919
1921
location
Woodhouse Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257374
1921
service
British Army
Private
SE/6415
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:291319
service
British Army
Driver
186973
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/2nd, No.1 Section
Source:9257374
1932
death
Unknown
Saxlingham Nethergate Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9284387
1st April 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Bell |
| Source | 291319 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmother's house, Mill House, Itteringham, Alysham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Living with grandparents, The Green, Wickmere | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 | |
| Mill House, Blickling, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Woodhouse Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| Woodhouse Farm, Saxlingham Nethergate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SE/6415 | Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | SE/6415 | Royal Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 186973 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 186973 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/2nd, No.1 Section | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bell | mother | ||
| Walter Thomas Bell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Bell | sister | 1877 | |
| Geroge Bell | brother | 1882 | |
| Anna May Bell | sister | 1884 | |
| Beatrice Bell | sister | 1886 | |
| Herbert Bell | brother | 1889 | |
| Rising Ernest Bell | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'0" |
Media
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Walter Bell on horseClose up of Walter Bell on a horse. This is a copy and the quality is poor as the original photograph was not good.Contributed by:
Janice131533
Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
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The village of Wickmere in NorfolkMore about The village of Wickmere in Norfolk
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism records | Janice131533 | |
| Absent voters list, Saxlingham Nethergate | Janice131533 | |
| Probate information | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wickmere Church Norfolk | Alison2583 | |
| Walter Bell | Janice131533 | |
| Walter Bell on horse | Janice131533 |
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