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We remember William Henry Scriven
We remember William Henry Scriven
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9597999
Source:7072251
1894
1901
location
4 Sopley Cottages, Cairo Road, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598022
1901
1911
employment
Laundry Assistant
Source:9598066
1911
1911
location
37 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9598066
1911
1913
marriage
Kate Dorothy Laker
Source:9598199
28th September 1913
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/5371
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
8th Battalion.
Source:9598169
1915
1916
location
39 Whateley Road, Penge
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9598199
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/5371
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3943627
service
British Army
Private
GS/5371
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3943627
1915
death
Killed in Action
Missing in Action - Death presumed killed on or since 26/09/1915
Loos
France
Source:7072251
26th September 1915
burial
Dud Corner Cemetery, Pas de Calais
France
Stone 97B
Source:7072251
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 39 Whateley Road, Penge | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| 4 Sopley Cottages, Cairo Road, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/5371 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/5371 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/5371 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 8th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Scriven nee Andrews | mother | ||
| John Harper Scriven | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Dorothy Laker | wife | 28th September 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920More about The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920
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Holy Trinity War Memorial, BeckenhamMore about Holy Trinity War Memorial, Beckenham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Steve64587 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham War Memorial | Trevor321 |
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