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We remember William Charles Henry Sellens
We remember William Charles Henry Sellens
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:5480284
1893
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
54806
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:6157907
8th June 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3957236
12th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
54806
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:3957236
December 1917
1919
marriage
Beatrice R TINDALL
Source:5480280
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
54806
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3957236
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
54806
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3957236
1974
death
Hastings, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5480284
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles Henry |
| Initials | WCH |
| Last Name | Sellens |
| Source | 5480284 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 54806 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 54806 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | 54806 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 54806 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice R TINDALL | wife | 1919 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Richard928 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Richard928 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Richard928 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary : 87 Brigade Royal Field Artillery | Richard928 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Charles Henry Sellens | Richard928 |
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