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We remember William Ernest Sampson
We remember William Ernest Sampson
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Thomas J Sampson
Source:7730095
1872
1875
sibling
Caroline L Sampson
Source:7730095
1875
1877
sibling
Florence Sampson
Source:7730095
1877
1879
sibling
Elizabeth Sampson
Source:7730095
1879
1883
sibling
Beatrice Sampson
Source:7730095
1883
1884
sibling
Francis Sidney Sampson
Source:7730095
1884
1888
1888
location
58 Swinbrook Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730095
19th September 1888
1890
sibling
Ella M Sampson
Source:7730095
1890
1891
location
125 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730095
2nd April 1891
1901
location
125 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730095
2nd April 1901
1911
employment
Drapers Stock Keeper
Harlesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7730095
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Sellons Avenue, Harlesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730095
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Commercial Traveller
Harlesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7730095
21st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:7730080
21st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12794
Coldstream Guards
4
Source:7730080
21st September 1914 - 7th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
12794
Coldstream Guards
1
Source:7730080
7th April 1915 - 9th April 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7730080
7th April 1915 - 20th August 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted 3 Field Ambulance & to Calais Dental hospital for dental work
Hospital/Institution
Source:7730080
18th June 1916 - 23rd June 1916
1917
marriage
Mabel Allison
Source:7730108
23rd August 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7730080
30th August 1917 - 22nd September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted Fulham Military hospital while on leave, abscess upper jaw
Hospital/Institution
Source:7730080
5th October 1918 - 5th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7730080
11th October 1918 - 5th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7730080
19th April 1919
1919
location
North Pole road, St. Quentin’s Park, Wormwood Scrubs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7730080
19th April 1919
service
British Army
Private
12794
Coldstream Guards
Source:3889866
1970
death
Unknown
Eton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:7730240
September 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Sampson |
| Source | 7730236 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 | |
| 125 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 2 Sellons Avenue, Harlesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 58 Swinbrook Road | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th September 1888 | |
| North Pole road, St. Quentin’s Park, Wormwood Scrubs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12794 | Coldstream Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 12794 | Coldstream Guards | 4 | Private | |
| British Army | 12794 | Coldstream Guards | 1 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Louise Sampson | mother | ||
| Thomas Sampson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Sampson | sister | 1877 | |
| Elizabeth Sampson | sister | 1879 | |
| Beatrice Sampson | sister | 1883 | |
| Francis Sidney Sampson | brother | 1884 | |
| Ella M Sampson | sister | 1890 | |
| Caroline L Sampson | sister | 1875 | |
| Thomas J Sampson | brother | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Allison | wife | 23rd August 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-21 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 results for William Ernest Sampson | Keith30819 | |
| William Ernest Sampson in the 1911 England Census | Keith30819 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 William E Sampson | Keith30819 | |
| William Ernest Sampson in the England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 | Keith30819 |
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