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We remember Basil John Owen
We remember Basil John Owen
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Idris
Source:8949229
1882
1886
sibling
Sarah A
Source:8949229
1886
1888
1901
location
Ynyshir Road, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8949229
1901
1909
marriage
Blodwen Hughes
Source:8949233
1909
1910
children
Olwen
Source:8949230
1910
1911
children
Richard
Source:8949230
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:8949230
1911
1911
location
182 East Road Cellar, Tylorstown, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8949230
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
10863
Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
1st Battalion
Source:8949221
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:8704156
Source:8949218
1st July 1916
burial
The Somme
France
I. A. 7
Source:8949218
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Basil John |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Owen |
| Source | 8704156 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 East Road Cellar, Tylorstown, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Ynyshir Road, Ystradyfodwg, Pontypridd | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10863 | Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olwen | daughter | 1910 | |
| Richard | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Richard Owen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idris | brother | 1882 | |
| Sarah A | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blodwen Hughes | wife | 1909 |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Andrew13060 |
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