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We remember William Metcalf Packer
We remember William Metcalf Packer
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
33 Bright Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9325943
1901
1908
service
British Army
Private
8187
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9325934
17th August 1908 - 12th October 1910
1909
children
Dorothy Gladys Ferris
Source:9326019
4th July 1909
1910
service
British Army
Gunner
63648
Royal Field Artillery
70th Battery
Source:9325934
13th October 1910 - 4th August 1915
1911
location
Bulford Camp Salisbury, Wilts
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9325949
1911
1912
marriage
Marguerite Ferris
Source:9325934
5th October 1912
1913
children
William Richard Jason Packer
Source:9325934
24th February 1913
1915
children
Arthur Franklin Packer
Source:9325934
2nd March 1915
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
63648
Royal Field Artillery
156 Brigade
Source:9325937
25th January 1917 - 11th December 1917
1917
location
77 Medgebury Road, Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9325934
25th January 1917
1917
children
Frances Ethel Packer
Source:9325934
2nd July 1917
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7101224
Source:9325941
10th March 1919
burial
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7101224
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Metcalf |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Packer |
| Source | 7101224 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bright Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 77 Medgebury Road, Swindon, Wilts | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th January 1917 | |
| Bulford Camp Salisbury, Wilts | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8187 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 63648 | Royal Field Artillery | 70th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 63648 | Royal Field Artillery | 156 Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Richard Jason Packer | son | 24th February 1913 | |
| Arthur Franklin Packer | son | 2nd March 1915 | |
| Frances Ethel Packer | daughter | 2nd July 1917 | |
| Dorothy Gladys Ferris | daughter | 4th July 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Packer | mother | ||
| Richard Packer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Ferris | wife | 5th October 1912 |
Media
Media
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Grave in SwindonThe grave of Gunner William Metcalf Packer in Radnor Street Cemetery, Swindon. (Image: 16/01/2015)
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Packer.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Packer.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Great Western Railway employeesMore about Great Western Railway employees
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Radnor Street Cemetery, SwindonMore about Radnor Street Cemetery, Swindon
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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 | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Great War Book, held by STEAM Museum | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Swindon | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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