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We remember William Nelson
We remember William Nelson
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1881
location
Toft Hall, Toft, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8656267
3rd April 1881
1897
marriage
Alice Caroline Wakefield
Source:8656217
24th November 1897
1901
employment
Tanner
United Kingdom
Source:8656256
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Cedars, Sutton, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8656256
31st March 1901
1911
location
228 St James Court, Buckingham Gate, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8656217
1911
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8655695
9th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
194
Royal Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:8655695
9th September 1914 - 19th November 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:8655695
19th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
12th Battalion
Source:3221285
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8712957
1st December 1915 - 14th July 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8655670
8th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shell shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8655695
10th July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:8655695
9th February 1917
1920
location
Powers Court, Ashstead, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8655695
7th January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8655695
8th January 1920
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
13th Battalion
Source:8655695
sibling
Alice Rowley Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
Winifred Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
Arthur C Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
Herbert Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
John Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
Wyndham J Nelson
Source:8656267
sibling
Rosamond C Nelson
Source:8656267
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Nelson |
| Source | 3221285 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 St James Court, Buckingham Gate, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Powers Court, Ashstead, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th January 1920 | |
| The Cedars, Sutton, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Toft Hall, Toft, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 194 | Royal Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 13th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 12th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Nelson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Rowley Nelson | sister | ||
| Winifred Nelson | sister | ||
| Arthur C Nelson | brother | ||
| Herbert Nelson | brother | ||
| John Nelson | brother | ||
| Wyndham J Nelson | brother | ||
| Rosamond C Nelson | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Caroline Wakefield | wife | 24th November 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| freck | grey | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 5'11" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 22/9/1916 | Gavin3108 | |
| Correspondence file | Gavin3108 | |
| 13th Royal Fusiliers war diary | Gavin3108 | |
| Local history - John Nelson | Gavin3108 | |
| 1914-15 Star roll | Gavin3108 |
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