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We remember Christopher William Rumsey
We remember Christopher William Rumsey
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Edward William Rumsey
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6th October 1890
1892
sibling
Harold Rumsey
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20th March 1892
1894
sibling
Albert Charles Rumsey
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10th October 1894
1896
birth
United Kingdom
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15th November 1896
1908
education
English Language and Literature, History, Geography, French, German, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, General Elementary Science {Physics & Chemistry} Chemistry, Art
Wilson's Grammar School
Camberwell
United Kingdom
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September 1908 - December 1912
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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21st January 1916
employment
Bank worker
The London City and Midland Bank Limited
London
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
5276
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
232266
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
232266
London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
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location
12 Waleran Buildings, Old Kent Road, London SE
United Kingdom
parents address
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Christopher was in hospital when he died of gun shot wounds to left leg, left wrist and head. Secondary cause was sapraemia.
Winwick Hospital, Lancaster
United Kingdom
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7th August 1917
burial
London
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Christopher William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Rumsey |
| Source | 7196563 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Waleran Buildings, Old Kent Road, London SE | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5276 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 232266 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 232266 | London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rumsey | mother | ||
| William Christopher Rumsey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Rumsey | brother | 20th March 1892 | |
| Albert Charles Rumsey | brother | 10th October 1894 | |
| Edward William Rumsey | brother | 6th October 1890 |
Media
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Notification of DeathThis is a photocopy of the original Notification of Death sent to Christopher Rumsey's parentsContributed by:
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Letter from Christopher Rumsey to his parentsThis is a photocopy of Christoper's last letter home before he died of his woundsContributed by:
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Memorial ScreenPrivate Christopher Rumsey's inscription on the Memorial Screen at Nunhead CemetryContributed by:
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Plot 89This is where the remains of Private Christopher Rumsey are buried in Nunhead CemetryContributed by:
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LetterA letter from Christopher's pre war employer expressing condolences to his parents on Christopher's death 0n 7th August 1917Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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London Joint City and Midland Bank MemorialMore about London Joint City and Midland Bank Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Midland Bank Roll of Honour 1914-1920 Transcription | Midland33724 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Christopher William Rumsey | Jeannette51222 | |
| Notification of Death | Jeannette51222 | |
| Letter from Christopher Rumsey to his parents | Jeannette51222 | |
| Memorial Screen | Jeannette51222 | |
| Plot 89 | Jeannette51222 | |
| Letter | Jeannette51222 | |
| Private Christopher William Rumsey | Jeannette51222 |
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