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We remember William James Pincher
We remember William James Pincher
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1901
employment
'Driver' in colliery ( below ground)
Source:8678350
1901
1911
employment
Coal hewer
Source:8678347
1911
1911
location
Linley Lane, Alsager
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8678375
1911
1911
marriage
Frances Ellen Tomlinson
Source:8678399
8th October 1911
1912
children
William James Pinches
Source:8678375
1912
1914
children
Reginald Leslie Pinches
Source:8678375
1914
1914
enlistment
Burslem
United Kingdom
Source:8678375
9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8975
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:8678375
9th November 1914 - 14th May 1917
1915
children
Frank Elijah Pinches
Source:8678375
10th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8678375
28th July 1915 - 14th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Nephritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8678375
28th July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
8975
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops
Source:8678375
5th January 1917 - 14th May 1917
1917
events
Pension
Pension
Chelsea
United Kingdom
Source:8678375
10th May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8678312
12th May 1917
1929
death
Unknown
Name different from other sources.
Alsager
United Kingdom
Source:8678369
1929
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Pincher |
| Source | 3523378 |
| Last Name | Pincher Or Pinches |
| Source | 8678375 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linley Lane, Alsager | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8975 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops | Private | |
| British Army | 8975 | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Leslie Pinches | son | 1914 | |
| William James Pinches | son | 1912 | |
| Frank Elijah Pinches | son | 10th July 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pincher | mother | ||
| Charlie Pincher | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ellen Tomlinson | wife | 8th October 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Fusiliers | Rob23648 |
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