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We remember William Napper
We remember William Napper
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9484773
14th July 1915
employment
Grocer's Apprentice
Not known
Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9484773
hospitalisation
Died from disease or illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9484773
service
British Army
Private
S2/017291
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:3201772
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9484773
location
7 Elm Terrace, Staplegrove Road, Taunton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9484773
1919
death
Unknown
Died in a Casualty Clearing Station, 2 months after the end of the War so probably due to disease or illness
Dar-es-Salaam
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:7469013
Source:9484773
16th January 1919
burial
Source:7469013
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Napper |
| Source | 3201772 |
| Last Name | Also Known As Knapper |
| Source | 9484773 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Elm Terrace, Staplegrove Road, Taunton | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S2/017291 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Miriam Napper nee Palmer | mother | ||
| Walter Napper | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lest We Forget | Simon127479 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Staplegrove War Memorial | Andrew13060 |
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