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We remember William Rushby
We remember William Rushby
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Annie Rushby
Source:8971556
1888
1889
1900
sibling
Tom Rushby
Source:8971556
1900
1902
sibling
Alice Rushby
Source:8971714
1902
1904
sibling
Ivy Rushby
Source:8971714
1904
1907
sibling
Jack Rushby
Source:8971714
1907
1913
children
Mary Blanche Rushby
Source:8971724
1913
1913
marriage
Florrie Woodhead
Source:8970102
1913
1914
children
Irene Rushby
Source:8971728
1914
1917
children
Ada Rushby
Source:8971731
17th July 1917
service
British Army
Private
1809
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3856917
service
British Army
Private
52376
Cheshire Regiment
Source:3856917
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7142564
Source:8478923
19th August 1917
burial
Somme
Tincourt New British Cemetery
France
I.D. 13
Source:8478923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Rushby |
| Source | 3856917 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1809 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 52376 | Cheshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Blanche Rushby | daughter | 1913 | |
| Irene Rushby | daughter | 1914 | |
| Ada Rushby | daughter | 17th July 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rushby nee Farrar | mother | ||
| John Thomas Rushby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Rushby | sister | 1888 | |
| Tom Rushby | step-brother | 1900 | |
| Alice Rushby | step-sister | 1902 | |
| Ivy Rushby | step-sister | 1904 | |
| Jack Rushby | step-brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florrie Woodhead | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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CWGC Gravestone of William RushbyWilliam Rushby commemorated at Tin Court New British Cemetery.
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Pte. William RushbyGranddad in his West Yorkshire Regiment uniform. Believe this image was taken shortly after he joined up.Contributed by:
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Florrie Rushby (nee Woodhead)A photo of William Rushby's wife. Florrie sang professionally and this is the dress that she wore when performing.Contributed by:
Gail68122
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, England Births and Baptisms 1813-1910 | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry England & Wales Civil Registration Marriage Index 1837-1915 | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry 1901 England Census | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry 1911 England Census | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry England & Wales Civil Registration Birth Index 1837-1915 | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry England & Wales Civil Registration Birth Index 1837-1915 | Gail68122 | |
| Ancestry England & Wales Birth Registration 1916-2005 | Gail68122 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Gravestone of William Rushby | Gail68122 | |
| Pte. William Rushby | Gail68122 | |
| William Rushby | Gail68122 | |
| Newspaper clipping | Gail68122 | |
| Florrie Rushby (nee Woodhead) | Gail68122 |
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