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We remember William Thomas Osborne
We remember William Thomas Osborne
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
14 Charlton Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780803
1901
1911
location
Houndshurst, Grove Lane, Staplehurst, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9030831
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
5034
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
3/4th Reserve Battalion
Source:8780799
26th July 1916
1916
location
Sharps Coll, Mild Bush, Marden, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8780799
26th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
G/13648
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:8722508
1917
death
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8722508
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 2.
Source:8722508
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Charlton Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Houndshurst, Grove Lane, Staplehurst, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Sharps Coll, Mild Bush, Marden, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/13648 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5034 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 3/4th Reserve Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Charles Osborne | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bearsted33934 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike108587 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Staplehurst, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Buffs Badge | Mike108587 |
Stories
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