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We remember William Knowles Rebsch
We remember William Knowles Rebsch
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
India
Source:9562234
Source:9562212
9th August 1885
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9562212
31st March 1901
1901
location
25 Cowper Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9562212
31st March 1901
1939
dates
Age 55
Source:9562195
1939
service
British Army
Major
Supply and Transport Corps Indian Army
Source:3676731
1941
death
Source:9562212
1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Knowles |
| Initials | WK |
| Last Name | Rebsch, |
| Source | 9562195 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Cowper Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Supply and Transport Corps Indian Army | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Rebsch | mother | ||
| B A Rokeby | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular ArmyMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914 - Regular Army
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Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service OrderMore about Berkhamsted School: Distinguished Service Order
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Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in DespatchesMore about Berkhamsted School: Mentioned in Despatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSO Birthday Honours 1916 | Peter6648 | |
| Who Was Who: Brigadier William Knowles Rebsch | Peter6648 |
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