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We remember Wilfred J Sands
We remember Wilfred J Sands
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9505290
1881
1881
location
Post Office Salehurst Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505290
1881
1891
location
Post Office Hurst Green Salehurst Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505302
1891
1899
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9505288
26th July 1899
1900
theatres
Africa :5
Source:9505288
24th March 1900 - 9th October 1902
1905
marriage
Kate Walker
Source:9505288
23rd December 1905
1909
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9505288
10th September 1909 - 16th October 1914
1911
employment
Wheeler
Royal Engineers
Cairo Egypt
Egypt
Source:9505296
1911
1911
location
Cairo Egypt
Egypt
military residence address
Source:9505296
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9505288
5th November 1914 - 29th January 1917
1920
discharge
Source:9505288
25th July 1920
1920
location
44 Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9505288
25th July 1920
1939
employment
Civil Servant Clerical Officer Clerk Engineer GPO
United Kingdom
Source:9553185
September 1939
1939
location
251 Marlborough Road , Gillingham M.B., Kent, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9553185
September 1939
service
British Army
Serjeant
3488
Royal Engineers
Source:3898091
service
British Army
Quarter Master Serjeant
3488
Royal Engineers
Source:3898091
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
3488
Royal Engineers
Source:3898091
1943
death
Rochester Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9608214
29th November 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Sands |
| Source | 3898091 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 Marlborough Road , Gillingham M.B., Kent, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| 44 Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th July 1920 | |
| Cairo Egypt | Egypt | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Post Office Hurst Green Salehurst Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Post Office Salehurst Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3488 | Royal Engineers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3488 | Royal Engineers | Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3488 | Royal Engineers | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann | mother | ||
| John Sands | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Walker | wife | 23rd December 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | Blue | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-07-26 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-07-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Wilfred & Kate Sands and 3 children while in CairoWilfred & Kate Sands and their first 3 children in Cairo, probably at Christmas 1913, the baby Blanche Emily was born and died in Cairo, Egypt. 9 March 1912 -7 Feb 1914.
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Communities
Communities
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Family of Alice Elizabeth Beecher, formerly Walker, nee Rosher (1856-1917). Before, During, or After WW1, Her 9 adult children were either in the Armed Services, or married Servicemen.More about Family of Alice Elizabeth Beecher, formerly Walker, nee Rosher (1856-1917). Before, During, or After WW1, Her 9 adult children were either in the Armed Services, or married Servicemen.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| British armed forces and overseas births and baptisms Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Mary76941 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1858-1995 | Mary76941 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred & Kate Sands and 3 children while in Cairo | Mary76941 |
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