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We remember Samuel James Nurton
We remember Samuel James Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
William Henry Nurton
Source:9047580
1890
1895
1899
sibling
Mary Kate M Aka Kate Nurton
Source:9047580
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9047579
31st March 1901
1901
location
26 Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9047579
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9047580
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Printer, Compositor
A local newspaper or other printing works
Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9047580
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Coronation Road, Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9047580
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:3293496
4th August 1914
1917
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:9047571
1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
205813
Northumberland Fusiliers
4th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9047573
1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:3293496
11th November 1918
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9047584
September 1939
1939
location
Lexden and Winstree Rural District, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9047584
September 1939
1940
marriage
Emily Nurton nee Hendy
Source:9047722
1940
1940
dates
Age 45
Source:9047587
December 1940
1942
children
David J Nurton
Source:9047587
1942
1964
dates
Age 68
Source:9047601
June 1964
service
British Army
Private
2792
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:3293496
service
British Army
Private
241093
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:9047571
service
British Army
Private
241093
Indian Telegraphs Department
Source:9047571
1964
death
Not War Related
Samuel James Nurton died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 68.
Colchester Registration District, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9047601
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 9047577 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Coronation Road, Bridgwater, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 26 Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Lexden and Winstree Rural District, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2792 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 241093 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 241093 | Indian Telegraphs Department | Private | ||
| British Army | 205813 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 4th (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David J Nurton | son | 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Nurton nee Croker | mother | ||
| Charles Henry Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Nurton | brother | 1890 | |
| Mary Kate M Aka Kate Nurton | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Nurton nee Hendy | wife | 1940 |
Media
Media
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Samuel James Norton's 1st Medal CardMedal Card for 241093 Samuel James Norton, Somerset Light Infantry and Indian Telegraphs Department - NB Samuel James Norton has two medal cards cross-referencing one another confirming they are for the same man.
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Samuel James Norton's 2nd Medal CardMedal Card for 205813 Samuel James Norton, Northumberland Fusiliers - NB Samuel James Norton has two medal cards cross-referencing one another confirming they are for the same man.Contributed by:
Keith22624 -
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Bridgwater Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Colchester Registration District, Essex | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records - Emily Norton nee Hendy | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel James Norton's 1st Medal Card | Keith22624 | |
| Samuel James Norton's 2nd Medal Card | Keith22624 | |
| A Northumberland Fusiliers Badge | Keith22624 |
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