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We remember Wilfred Cubitt Spelman
We remember Wilfred Cubitt Spelman
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:5483646
1885
1888
sibling
Hubert John Spelman
Source:5483646
1888
1888
sibling
Norman Charles Spelman
Source:5483646
1888
1890
sibling
Harold Douglas Spelman
Source:5483646
1890
1915
enlistment
Armoury House, City Road London
United Kingdom
Source:5483646
9th August 1915
employment
Bank clerk
Parrs Bank
London
United Kingdom
Source:4200323
missing
Source:5483646
service
British Army
Private
4177
Honourable Artillery Company
Source:4200323
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4177
!st Bn Honourable Artillery Company (Inf)
Source:5483646
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4177
Honourable Artillery Company
Source:7386393
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7386393
Source:5483646
13th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7386393
sibling
Alec Edric Spelman
Source:5483646
location
16 Avenue Mansions, Clapham Common, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483646
location
6 Thirsk Road, Lavender Hill, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483646
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Cubitt |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Spelman |
| Source | 5483646 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Avenue Mansions, Clapham Common, London | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 6 Thirsk Road, Lavender Hill, London | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4177 | Honourable Artillery Company | Private | ||
| British Army | 4177 | !st Bn Honourable Artillery Company (Inf) | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 4177 | Honourable Artillery Company | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Mary Spelman nee Cubitt | mother | ||
| William Cubitt Spelman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Edric Spelman | brother | ||
| Hubert John Spelman | brother | 1888 | |
| Norman Charles Spelman | brother | 1888 | |
| Harold Douglas Spelman | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Green | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-09 | 5'6" |
Media
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4177 L/Cpl Wilfred Cubitt Spelman.4177 L/Cpl Wilfred Cubitt Spelman. A company 1st Bn Honourable Artillery Company (inf) K.I.A. 13/11/1916
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Wilfreds Death PlaqueWilfreds death plaque and scroll framed by his parents in 1919Contributed by:
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Private Banks memorial PlaquePrivate Banks Cricketand Athletic Club 1914 Roll of Honour 1918 God Save the King.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Private Banks Cricket and Athletic Club WW1 War MemorialMore about Private Banks Cricket and Athletic Club WW1 War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 4177 L/Cpl Wilfred Cubitt Spelman. | Ian2389 | |
| Wilfreds Death Plaque | Ian2389 | |
| Private Banks memorial Plaque | Ian2389 |
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