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We remember William Morrell
We remember William Morrell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Christopher Morrell
Source:8520306
8th May 1888
1889
1907
dates
Age 18
Source:8520294
13th July 1907
1907
events
Royal Navy Service
Royal Navy Record
United Kingdom
William served aboard three different ships for the dates above HMS Acheron, HMS Pembroke, and HMS Endymion.
Source:8520294
13th July 1907 - 22nd December 1909
1914
enlistment
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8520306
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14130
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:8520306
1st September 1914 - 9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
64656
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:8520306
9th September 1914 - 8th March 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8520330
26th March 1915 - 25th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in the Left leg,
Hospital/Institution
Source:8522298
9th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
27047
Machine Gun Corps
Source:8521395
8th March 1916
service
British Army
Private
14130
Leicestershire Regiment
Source:3126854
service
British Army
Private
27047
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3126854
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14130 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27047 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 14130 | Leicestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 64656 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27047 | Machine Gun Corps |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Morrell Nee Newton | mother | ||
| George Morrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Morrell | brother | 8th May 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallow | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | 5'5" |
Media
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Short ServiceWilliam joined the Army with the Leicestershire Reg, But was transferred a A week latter to the Lincolnshire Reg.Contributed by:
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Back in barracksIn baracks, Wearing cap with Lincolnshire regiment badge, William is standing to the left in the doorway.Contributed by:
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1901 Census RecordCensus Record for Morrell family showing William age 10.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Morrell | Paul28039 | |
| William Henry Morrell | Paul28039 | |
| Short Service | Paul28039 | |
| Medal Index Card | Paul28039 | |
| Back in barracks | Paul28039 | |
| Transferred | Paul28039 | |
| 1901 Census Record | Paul28039 | |
| Wounded in Action | Paul28039 |
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