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We remember William Blanch
We remember William Blanch
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1891
location
The Street, Hockering, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8696251
6th April 1891
1901
employment
Farm Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8696251
31st March 1901
1901
location
Flint Hall Farm, E. Harling, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8696251
31st March 1901
1911
location
West Farm, Gt. Hockham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8696251
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Eleanor May Marshall
Source:8696251
1917
1921
children
James Norman Blanch
Source:8696251
21st November 1921
1939
employment
Farm Bailiff
Swaffham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8696251
September 1939
1939
location
Hopton Farm, Swaffham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8696251
September 1939
service
British Army
Private
4466
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:379838
service
British Army
Private
421320
Labour Corps
Source:379838
1973
death
Unknown
Basford Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8696251
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Blanch |
| Source | 379838 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hall Farm, E. Harling, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Hopton Farm, Swaffham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| The Street, Hockering, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| West Farm, Gt. Hockham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4466 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 421320 | Labour Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Norman Blanch | son | 21st November 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Blanch nee Haylett | mother | ||
| George Blanch | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor May Marshall | wife | 1917 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Methodist |
Media
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PhotoWilliam is in his football strip. He was a member of the Gt. Hockham, Norfolk Football Team.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 |
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