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We remember William John Beresford
We remember William John Beresford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
24 Railway Grove, Hatcham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201794
2nd August 1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9201805
31st March 1901
1901
location
24 Batavia Road, St Paul, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201805
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9201800
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fishmonger (assistant)
Deptford, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9201800
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Liardet Road, St Paul, Deptford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201800
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9201750
7th September 1914 - 4th March 1915
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9201750
7th September 1914
1914
employment
General Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9201750
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Deptford, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9201750
7th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
GS/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9201750
5th March 1915 - 12th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9201750
13th July 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9201750
26th July 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
Depot
Source:9201750
3rd July 1916 - 30th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9201750
1st December 1916 - 1st May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance-Sergeant
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9201750
2nd May 1917 - 14th October 1917
1917
marriage
Elsie Bertha Kitney
Source:9201812
5th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
G/2012
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9201750
15th October 1917 - 22nd February 1919
1917
children
Cyril G Beresford
Source:9201812
3rd December 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9201750
22nd February 1919
1919
location
4 Liardet Street, New Cross, London S E 14
United Kingdom
Source:9201750
22nd February 1919
1939
location
180 Southcroft Road, Orpington, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9201812
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Railway Goods Guard
Southern Railway
United Kingdom
Source:9201812
29th September 1939
1939
dates
Age 48
Source:9201812
29th September 1939
hospitalisation
Wounded. This occurred either 1 or 3 July 1916 (the record contains both dates).
The National Roll states that at the Somme 'he was buried by the explosion of a shell and was invalided home'.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9201784
sibling
Albert Henry Beresford
Source:9201800
sibling
Frederick Beresford
Source:9201805
1973
death
Unknown
Bromley RD
United Kingdom
Source:9201797
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Beresford |
| Source | 9201750 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Southcroft Road, Orpington, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 20 Liardet Road, St Paul, Deptford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 24 Batavia Road, St Paul, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 24 Railway Grove, Hatcham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd August 1891 | |
| 4 Liardet Street, New Cross, London S E 14 | United Kingdom | known 22nd February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 7th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Depot | Corporal | |
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance-Sergeant | |
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | G/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | GS/2012 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 7th Battalion | Lance-Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril G Beresford | son | 3rd December 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Beresford | father | ||
| Elizabeth Beresford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Henry Beresford | brother | ||
| Frederick Beresford | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Bertha Kitney | wife | 5th September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Green | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'5" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records | Barry1338 | |
| National Roll of the Great War | Barry1338 | |
| Baptismal entry, St James Hatcham, London | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Birth Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 |
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