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We remember William Henry Oscroft
We remember William Henry Oscroft
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1913
dates
Age 21
Source:9596763
19th April 1913
1913
employment
Coal Miner
New Hucknall Colliery
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9597040
19th April 1913
1913
marriage
Maggie Caunt
Source:9596763
19th April 1913
1913
marriage
Maggie Caunt
Source:9596803
19th April 1913
1913
children
Cyril Oscroft
Source:9595719
8th November 1913
1914
enlistment
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9596852
28th August 1914
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
32549
Ox & Bucks Light Infantry
1/8
Source:9597068
13th May 1916 - 20th September 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Wounds - legs
Hospital/Institution
Source:9597124
25th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9597124
15th September 1916
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
32549
Ox & Bucks Light Infantry
6th
Source:9597068
20th September 1917 - 16th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
32549
Ox & Bucks Light Infantry
6th
Source:9597068
16th October 1917 - 18th June 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right arm resulting in fracture
Hospital/Institution
Source:9597012
20th November 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9596958
18th June 1918
employment
Licenced victualler
Source:9596828
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
32549
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:3344493
location
Beech Cottage, Glen Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9595702
1971
location
38 Elder Street, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9596828
28th November 1971
1971
death
Not War Related
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9596828
28th November 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Oscroft |
| Source | 3344493 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Elder Street, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th November 1971 | |
| Beech Cottage, Glen Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32549 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 32549 | Ox & Bucks Light Infantry | 1/8 | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 32549 | Ox & Bucks Light Infantry | 6th | Corporal | |
| British Army | 32549 | Ox & Bucks Light Infantry | 6th | Lance Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Oscroft | son | 8th November 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Thorpe | mother | ||
| Isaac Oscroft | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Caunt | wife | 19th April 1913 | |
| Maggie Caunt | wife | 19th April 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-28 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-28 | Weslyan |
Media
Media
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Service recordNotice of transfer from Notts & Derby Reg't to Ox & Bucks Light InfantryContributed by:
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Pensioner's record cardDetails of medical report for pension entitlementContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation paper from army service record | Steve27159 | |
| Discharge from hospital notice | Steve27159 | |
| Military History sheet from service record | Steve27159 | |
| Birth certificate | Steve27159 | |
| Marriage certifcate | Steve27159 | |
| 1939 Register | Steve27159 | |
| Death certificate | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 | |
| Pensioner's record card | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 | |
| Service record | Steve27159 |
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