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We remember William Edward Palmer
We remember William Edward Palmer
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
James Palmer
Source:9345715
1882
1883
1896
sibling
Harold Palmer
Source:9345709
1896
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9345715
30th March 1901
1901
employment
Carter On Farm
Source:9345715
30th March 1901
1901
location
West Hay House, North Hayling, Hayling Island, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9345715
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9345709
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labour
Source:9345709
2nd April 1911
1911
location
West Hay House, North Hayling, Hayling Island, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9345709
2nd April 1911
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9345693
service
British Army
Private
14403
Hampshire Regiment
14th (Service) Battalion
Source:9345693
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9345693
location
North Hayling, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9345693
1916
death
Killed in Action
Presumed dead.
Source:7429252
Source:9345706
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
: Pier and Face 7 C and 7 B.
Source:7429252
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Palmer |
| Source | 7429252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hayling, Hampshire | United Kingdom | |||
| West Hay House, North Hayling, Hayling Island, Hampshire | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| West Hay House, North Hayling, Hayling Island, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14403 | Hampshire Regiment | 14th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Palmer | father | ||
| Alice Durrell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Palmer | brother | 1896 | |
| James Palmer | brother | 1882 |
Media
Media
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North Hayling Parish War MemorialThe North Hayling parish war memorial outside St Peter’s Church, Northney, Hayling Island.
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North Hayling Parish War Memorial – WW1 panelThe WW1 panel on the North Hayling parish war memorial outside St Peter’s Church, Northney, Hayling IslandContributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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1st Portsmouth "Pompey" Pals - killed on 3rd September 1916More about 1st Portsmouth "Pompey" Pals - killed on 3rd September 1916
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects | Yvonne27542 | |
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial - IWM information | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial | Yvonne27542 | |
| North Hayling Parish War Memorial – WW1 panel | Yvonne27542 |
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