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We remember William George Tappenden
We remember William George Tappenden
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Sarah Ann Tappenden
Source:6634146
1879
1880
1881
location
5 Housedens Passage, Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6634146
1881
1882
sibling
Emily Tappenden
Source:6634346
1882
1884
sibling
John Tappenden
Source:6634346
1884
1886
sibling
Henry Tappenden
Source:6634346
1886
1888
sibling
Adaline Tappenden
Source:6634346
1888
1891
location
10 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6634346
1891
1901
children
William George Tappenden
Source:6634660
1901
1903
children
Emily Caroline Tappenden
Source:6634660
1903
1908
children
Robert Tappenden
Source:6634660
1908
1910
children
Jane Ellen Tappenden
Source:6634660
1910
1911
employment
Fish Hawker
Canterbury, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:6634660
1911
1911
location
10 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6634660
1911
marriage
Deborah
Source:6164134
marriage
Deborah Neeves
Source:6634532
service
British Army
Private
6267
The Queen's Regiment
Source:4355182
service
British Army
Private
37820
London Regiment
Source:4355182
service
British Army
Private
GS/76262
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4355182
1918
death
Source:6164134
23rd August 1918
burial
Boyelles Communal Cemetery Extension
Source:6164134
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Tappenden |
| Source | 6634952 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 10 Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Housedens Passage, Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6267 | The Queen's Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 37820 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/76262 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Tappenden | son | 1908 | |
| William George Tappenden | son | 1901 | |
| Emily Caroline Tappenden | daughter | 1903 | |
| Jane Ellen Tappenden | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Ann Tappenden nee Baker | mother | ||
| William Tappenden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Tappenden | sister | 1879 | |
| Emily Tappenden | sister | 1882 | |
| John Tappenden | brother | 1884 | |
| Henry Tappenden | brother | 1886 | |
| Adaline Tappenden | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah | wife | ||
| Deborah Neeves | wife |
Media
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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 | Christine23339 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Christine23339 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Christine23339 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry | Shelley26407 | |
| 1891 Census | Christine23339 |
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