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We remember David Taffinder
We remember David Taffinder
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
William J
Source:8584933
1889
1889
sibling
Albert E
Source:8584933
1889
1892
sibling
Ethel M
Source:8584933
1892
1894
1897
sibling
Ivor J
Source:8584933
1897
1901
location
Bowens Row, Ely, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584933
1901
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:8584937
1911
1911
location
Cowbridge Road, Ely, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8584937
1911
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
23117
Welsh Regiment
Source:7145348
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7145348
1916
enlistment
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:8584928
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
23117
Welsh Regiment
Source:4346619
service
British Army
Corporal
23117
Welsh Regiment
Source:4346619
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7145348
Source:8584928
20th February 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. D. 17
Source:7145348
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Taffinder |
| Source | 4346619 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowens Row, Ely, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Cowbridge Road, Ely, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23117 | Welsh Regiment | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 23117 | Welsh Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 23117 | Welsh Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Taffinder | father | ||
| Sarah Jane | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J | brother | 1889 | |
| Albert E | brother | 1889 | |
| Ethel M | sister | 1892 | |
| Ivor J | brother | 1897 |
Media
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Welsh Book of Remembrancea page from the beautifully decorated volume containing the names of around 35,000 men and women of Welsh birth and parentage and also those who served with Welsh Regiments who lost their lives during the First World WarContributed by:
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War gravePhoto of grave in Le Touret Military Cemetery, France, taken by David MilborrowContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt David Taffinder | Craig43846 | |
| Sgt David Taffinder | Craig43846 | |
| Welsh Book of Remembrance | Selena49658 | |
| War grave | Selena49658 |
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