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We remember William Nickson
We remember William Nickson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
5 Harland Road, Tranmere, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508164
3rd April 1881
1891
location
Clifton Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8508160
5th April 1891
1911
location
University Street, Cromac, Antrim
Ireland
Source:8508161
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:8508154
30th July 1916
service
British Army
Liverpool Regiment
Source:3245028
service
British Army
Captain
Liverpool Regiment
19th Battalion
Source:8508156
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8508154
Source:8508156
30th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8508154
sibling
Sarah Nickson
Source:8508164
sibling
Mary Emily Nickson
Source:8508164
sibling
Alice Annie Nickson
Source:8508164
sibling
Henry R Nickson
Source:8508164
sibling
George James Nickson
Source:8508164
sibling
Edward N Nickson
Source:8508162
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Nickson |
| Source | 3245028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Harland Road, Tranmere, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Clifton Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 | |
| University Street, Cromac, Antrim | Ireland | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | ||||
| British Army | Liverpool Regiment | 19th Battalion | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Armstrong | mother | ||
| Henry Raeburn Nickson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Nickson | sister | ||
| Mary Emily Nickson | sister | ||
| Alice Annie Nickson | sister | ||
| Henry R Nickson | brother | ||
| George James Nickson | brother | ||
| Edward N Nickson | brother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)More about University of Liverpool: Killed In Action Or Died On Service (Students)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Daily Post, "Captain Nickson (Missing)." 8th August 1916 | Hannah21187 |
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