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We remember William George Stenner
We remember William George Stenner
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Lily K Stenner
Source:6625060
1884
1886
sibling
Frank H Stenner
Source:6625060
1886
1887
sibling
Mary L Stenner
Source:6625060
1887
1889
location
Midgham, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6969001
28th April 1889
1889
1890
sibling
Sidney J Stenner
Source:6625060
1890
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:6625060
5th April 1891
1891
location
Lockmens Lane, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6625060
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Edgar Stenner
Source:6982797
1892
1894
sibling
Helena Stenner
Source:6982797
1894
1895
sibling
Beatrice Stenner
Source:6982797
1895
1896
sibling
Edith Stenner
Source:6982797
1896
1898
sibling
Emma Stenner
Source:6982797
1898
1900
sibling
Albert Stenner
Source:6982797
1900
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6982797
31st March 1901
1901
location
Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6982797
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6968987
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Domestic groom
East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6968987
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Orchards, East Grinstead, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6968987
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5509515
31st May 1915 - 17th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:5508854
17th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/904
Royal Sussex Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:7618429
17th March 1916
1916
location
Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5509306
17th March 1916
appointments
Source:7618429
enlistment
Horsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:5517039
service
British Army
Private
G/904
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:4247450
1916
death
Killed in Action
It is likely that Corporal Stenner was one of two men killed by enemy trench mortar bombardment.
Trenches west of Cite St Elie
France
Source:5508854
Source:5509515
17th March 1916
burial
Vermelles, Pas de Calais
France
II.A.16
Source:7618429
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Stenner |
| Source | 5508854 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th March 1916 | |
| Lockmens Lane, Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Midgham, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th April 1889 | |
| Orchards, East Grinstead, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/904 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/904 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 7th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Stenner | mother | ||
| James Stenner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Stenner | brother | 1892 | |
| Helena Stenner | sister | 1894 | |
| Mary L Stenner | sister | 1887 | |
| Sidney J Stenner | brother | 1890 | |
| Lily K Stenner | sister | 1884 | |
| Frank H Stenner | brother | 1886 | |
| Beatrice Stenner | sister | 1895 | |
| Edith Stenner | sister | 1896 | |
| Emma Stenner | sister | 1898 | |
| Albert Stenner | brother | 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-04-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission CertificateCertificate for William George Stenner from Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.
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William George Stenner photoPhotograph of William George Stenner printed in the Reading Standard 13/5/1916 page 7.
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Midgham Parish Register of Baptisms 1889St Matthew's Church, Midgham Baptism Register for 1889 showing baptism record for William George Stenner.Contributed by:
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1901 Census Record for William George Stenner1901 England Census record for the Stenner family in Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire.Contributed by:
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Vermelles Cemetery Maurice Nappers GraveDescription of how William George Stenner and Maurice Napper Died togetherContributed by:
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UK Army Register of EffectsEntry for William George Stenner in UK Army Register of Effects showing his regiment and service no., when and how he died, amount of his war gratuity and next of kin to whom it was paid.Contributed by:
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Memorial in St. Swithin's Church, East GrinsteadMemorial tablet on wall of the Parish Church of St. Swithin’s, East Grinstead, Sussex containing names of men from East Grinstead who lost their lives in the First World War, including William Stenner. Downloaded from Gravestone Photographic Resource website at http://www.gravestonephotos.com/.Contributed by:
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WW1 Award of 1914-15 StarExtract from Royal Sussex Regiment WW1 Award Roll of 1914-15 Star recipients showing entry for W G Stenner.Contributed by:
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WW1 Award of British War and Victory MedalsExtract from Royal Sussex Regiment WW1 Award Roll of British War and Victory medals containing entry for W G Stenner.Contributed by:
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WW1 Register of War DeadExtract from Commonwealth War Graves Commission WW1 Register of War Dead showing entry for W G Stenner.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - ACommonwealth War Graves Commission Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule A containing details for W G Stenner.Contributed by:
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Report of Headstone Inscriptions - BCommonwealth War Graves Commission Report of Headstone Inscriptions Schedule B containing details for W G Stenner.Contributed by:
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Photograph of Stenner FamilyPhotograph taken of William George Stenner aged about 14, his parents and siblings in about 1903-1904. Photo probably taken outside the Stenners' home in Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire. William is back row, extreme right.Contributed by:
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1891 England Census Record1891 census record for William G. Stenner, aged 2 and born in Midgham, Berkshire.Contributed by:
Philip6321
Communities
Communities
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Grandchildren of Francis and Sarah HawkinsMore about Grandchildren of Francis and Sarah Hawkins
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Stenner Brothers of Binfield HeathMore about Stenner Brothers of Binfield Heath
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philip6321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Philip6321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RUDGWICK REMEMBERS: A SUSSEX VILLAGE'S TRIBUTE TO ITS FALLEN OF TWO WORLD WARS | Philip6321 | |
| Roll of Honour - Sussex - East Grinstead World War 1 Memorials | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - Shiplake Memorial Cross | Philip6321 | |
| IWM War Memorials Register - East Grinstead | Philip6321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Certificate | Philip6321 | |
| William George Stenner photo | Philip6321 | |
| 1911 England Census | Philip6321 | |
| Midgham Parish Register of Baptisms 1889 | Philip6321 | |
| 1901 Census Record for William George Stenner | Philip6321 | |
| 1916 Medal Certificate and Date he was Killed | Colin46849 | |
| W G stenner Gravestone | Colin46849 | |
| Vermelles Cemetery Maurice Nappers Grave | Colin46849 | |
| Grave Registration form | Colin46849 | |
| UK Army Register of Effects | Philip6321 | |
| Memorial in St. Swithin's Church, East Grinstead | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Award of 1914-15 Star | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Award of British War and Victory Medals | Philip6321 | |
| WW1 Register of War Dead | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - A | Philip6321 | |
| Report of Headstone Inscriptions - B | Philip6321 | |
| Photograph of Stenner Family | Philip6321 | |
| 1891 England Census Record | Philip6321 |
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