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We remember William Henry Bissex
We remember William Henry Bissex
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1886
dates
Age 18
Source:8802623
5th December 1886
1887
service
British Army
Private
2168
South Wales Borderers
Source:8802623
5th April 1887 - 4th April 1899
1897
marriage
Minnie Griffifth Webb
Source:8739856
28th December 1897
1914
dates
Age 43
Source:8739856
12th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8739856
12th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14290
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8739856
13th November 1914 - 13th October 1916
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8739856
13th November 1914 - 13th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
14290
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8739856
23rd October 1916 - 26th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
14290
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8739856
12th December 1917 - 22nd December 1918
1944
death
United Kingdom
Source:8739862
1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Bissex |
| Source | 8739861 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2168 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 14290 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14290 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14290 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Griffifth Webb | wife | 28th December 1897 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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