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We remember William Sheeran
We remember William Sheeran
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Margaret J
Source:8840234
1868
1875
sibling
George Patrick
Source:8840240
1875
1878
sibling
Emma Maria
Source:8840240
1878
1881
1881
location
11 Berllan Bach, Bangor, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8840234
April 1881
1885
sibling
Charles
Source:8840240
1885
1887
sibling
Henry Edward
Source:8840240
1887
1891
location
Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8840240
1891
1901
employment
Labourer Railway
Source:8840243
1901
1901
location
Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarvonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8840243
1901
1903
service
British Army
10814
Grenadier Guards
Source:8840218
29th April 1903 - 30th April 1906
1906
location
18 Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarfonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8840218
1906
1911
location
97 Bryntaf, Aberfan, Merthyr Vale, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:8840252
1911
1914
marriage
Annie Elizabeth Sims
Source:8840218
2nd July 1914
1914
service
British Army
10814
Grenadier Guards
Source:8840218
5th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Guardsman
76
Welsh Guards
Source:8840218
27th February 1915 - 12th May 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8840218
17th August 1915 - 5th May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Sheeran |
| Source | 3995335 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Berllan Bach, Bangor, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 | |
| 18 Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarfonshire | United Kingdom | known 1906 | ||
| 97 Bryntaf, Aberfan, Merthyr Vale, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Dean Street, Bangor, Caernarvonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10814 | Grenadier Guards | |||
| British Army | 10814 | Grenadier Guards | |||
| British Army | 76 | Welsh Guards | Guardsman |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | mother | ||
| James Sheeran | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret J | sister | 1868 | |
| Charles | brother | 1885 | |
| George Patrick | brother | 1875 | |
| Emma Maria | sister | 1878 | |
| Henry Edward | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Sims | wife | 2nd July 1914 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Welsh Guards 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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