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We remember William Thomas Messenger
We remember William Thomas Messenger
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Ellen L Messenger
Source:8517396
1880
1882
sibling
Henry J Messenger
Source:8517396
1882
1888
1888
location
54 Amberley Rd, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517391
7th October 1888
1891
location
54 Amberley Road, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517396
April 1891
1896
education
Amberley Road School, Paddington, London
London
United Kingdom
Source:8517398
28th September 1896
1901
location
54 Amberley Road, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517395
April 1901
1911
employment
Lay Student
Society of the Promotion of Christian Knowledge
Stepney, London
United Kingdom
Source:8517397
April 1911
1911
location
SPCK Lay College, 384/392 Commercial Road, Stepney, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8517397
April 1911
1916
service
Source:3016672
7th February 1916 - 21st May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
531695
London Regiment
1/15 lond Battalion
Source:7439454
7th February 1916 - 21st May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3016672
7th February 1916 - 21st May 1916
service
British Army
Private
4203
London Regiment
Source:3016672
service
British Army
Private
531695
London Regiment
Source:3016672
1916
death
Source:7439454
21st May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7439454
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Messenger |
| Source | 7439454 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Amberley Rd, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th October 1888 | |
| 54 Amberley Road, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 54 Amberley Road, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| SPCK Lay College, 384/392 Commercial Road, Stepney, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4203 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 531695 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 531695 | London Regiment | 1/15 lond Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Messenger | mother | ||
| Henry Charles Messenger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen L Messenger | sister | 1880 | |
| Henry J Messenger | brother | 1882 |
Media
Media
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15 London Regiment Cap BadgeCap badge of the 15 London Regiment (PWO Civil Service Rifles)
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Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
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15th Regiment (The Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) men - Festubert, France 15-25 May 1915
15th Regiment (The Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) men - Festubert, France 15-25 May 1915More about 15th Regiment (The Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) men - Festubert, France 15-25 May 1915 -
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
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1/15 London Regt. (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) at Vimy Ridge - 21-23 May 1916More about 1/15 London Regt. (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) at Vimy Ridge - 21-23 May 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 15 London Regiment Cap Badge | Michael40130 |
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