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We remember William Stretton
We remember William Stretton
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Charles Henry Stretton
Source:8865417
1876
1879
sibling
Florence Stretton
Source:8865417
1879
1884
sibling
James Henry Stretton
Source:8865417
1884
1884
sibling
Edward Stretton
Source:8865417
1884
1886
1890
sibling
Bertha Stretton
Source:8865417
1890
1894
sibling
Harry Stretton
Source:8865417
1894
1908
marriage
Mary Ann Bunting
Source:8865417
24th December 1908
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:4301304
26th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4301304
18th March 1915
1915
discharge
Source:4301304
17th November 1915
service
British Army
Private
16049
East Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:4301304
1963
death
Not War Related
Basford, Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8865417
3rd November 1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Stretton |
| Source | 4301304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16049 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett | mother | ||
| John Stretton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Stretton | brother | 1876 | |
| Florence Stretton | sister | 1879 | |
| James Henry Stretton | brother | 1884 | |
| Edward Stretton | brother | 1884 | |
| Bertha Stretton | sister | 1890 | |
| Harry Stretton | brother | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Bunting | wife | 24th December 1908 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin36928 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Stretton | Kevin36928 |
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