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We remember William Nelson
We remember William Nelson
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Timeline
Timeline
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1914
1914
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1919
1919
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Nelson |
| Source | 3221380 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 201262 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 25 | Border Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 358782 | Labour Corps ex Border Regiment | 815th Area Employment Company | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janey Nelson | daughter | 22nd January 1901 | |
| William Nelson | son | 25th July 1905 | |
| Sydney Nelson | son | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A | wife |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
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