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We remember William Barr Nelson
We remember William Barr Nelson
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1910
sibling
Mary Anderson Nelson
Source:9527526
1910
1911
location
Hook Farm, Charing, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9527526
2nd April 1911
education
Wye College
Wye, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9527532
service
British Army
Private
205721
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3221443
service
British Army
Private
295566
London Regiment
Source:3221443
service
British Army
Private
295566
London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
Source:7527549
1918
death
Source:7527549
11th April 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7527549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Barr |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Nelson |
| Source | 7527549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Farm, Charing, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 205721 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 295566 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 295566 | London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Nelson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anderson Nelson | sister | 1910 |
Media
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Charing, Kent and the First World WarMore about Charing, Kent and the First World War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Kate157122 | |
| Wye College WW1 War Memorial details on IWM website | Kate157122 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, St Peter and St Paul, Charing, Kent | Edward43379 | |
| Roll of Honour, St Peter and St Paul, Charing | Edward43379 |
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