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We remember William Tunley
We remember William Tunley
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1897
marriage
Mary Edith Tunley - nee Thomas
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19th April 1897
1915
dates
Age 44
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6th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Newcastle on Tyne
United Kingdom
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6th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
23/1372
Northumberland Fusiliers
23rd (S) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers (4th BN. Tyneside Scottish)
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3rd December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st July 1916
children
Gladys
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children
Kathleen
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children
Bert
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employment
Musician
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1916
death
Killed in Action
William was shot while advancing in the 4th wave over 'no man's land'.
La Boiselle on the Somme
France
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Source:6979392
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
Burial Return detailing William Tunley’s original burial in III Corps Front. Counter Battery Area, Albert and area East and SE (Map ref 57d.X.13 – Source: http://www.westernfrontassociation.com)
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Tunley |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23/1372 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 23rd (S) Bn Northumberland Fusiliers (4th BN. Tyneside Scottish) | Serjeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys | daughter | ||
| Bert | son | ||
| Kathleen | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Tunley - nee Williams | mother | ||
| George Tunley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Edith Tunley - nee Thomas | wife | 19th April 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-03 | 5'6" |
Media
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William Tunley's Small Soldiers' BookPersonal information from William Tunley's Small Soldiers' Book.
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William Tunley - Statement of death letterLetter from William Tunley's Commanding Officer to William's sister describing the details of his death on 'No man's land' on 1st July 1916Contributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 Victory & British War MedalsThese are Serjeant William Tunley's medals, awarded posthumously.Contributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 Victory Medal detailDetail of Serjeant William Tunley's Victory MedalContributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 British War Medal detailDetail of Serjeant William Tunley's British War MedalContributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 Victory Medal conferment letterLetter to Serjeant William Tunley's wife, Mary Edith, posthumously conferring upon him the Victory medal.Contributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 British War Medal conferment letterLetter to Serjeant William Tunley's wife, Mary Edith, posthumously conferring upon him the British War Medal.Contributed by:
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Tunley 23/1372 re-burial letterLetter to Serjeant William Tunley's wife, Mary Edith, informing her of the movement and re-burial of his remains in Ovillers Military CemeteryContributed by:
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Grave of Serjeant W. Tunley 23/1372Photograph of Serjeant WIlliam Tunley's grave at Oviller Military CemetaryContributed by:
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Serjeant William Tunley, 23/1372 - Burial ReturnThe Burial Return for Serjeant William Tunley detailing his Exhumation and Reburial in Ovillers Military Cemetary. (Source: http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/546303/TUNLEY,%20W ). This document shows the map reference (57d.X.13) of his original burial in III Corps Front. Counter Battery Area, Albert and area East and SE (Source: http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/component/content/article/127-great-war-maps/859-photolist-somme57.html )Contributed by:
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Serjeant Tunley's letter to GladysThis is the letter Serjeant William Tunley (23/1372) wrote to his eldest daughter, Gladys, to be opened in the event of his death.Contributed by:
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Serjeant Tunley's letter to KathleenThis is the letter Serjeant William Tunley (23/1372) wrote to his youngest daughter, Kathleen, to be opened in the event of his death.Contributed by:
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William Tunley and his son, BertA photograph of Serjeant William Tunley (23/1372) and his only son, Herbert, known as Bert.Contributed by:
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William Tunley's Birth certificateThe birth certificate of Serjeant William Tunley, 23/1372Contributed by:
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William Tunley's marriage certificateThe Certificate of Marriage of Serjeant William Tunley (23 / 1372) and Mary Edith Thomas.Contributed by:
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Portrait photograph of William TunleySergeant William Tunley, 23/1372, served with the Machine Gun Section of the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 during the battle of the Somme and is buried in Ovillers Military Cemetery. Photograph presented by his sister, Miss L Tunley.Contributed by:
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Portrait photograph of William TunleySergeant William Tunley, 23/1372, served with the Machine Gun Section of the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 during the battle of the Somme and is buried in Ovillers Military Cemetery. Photograph presented by his sister, Miss L Tunley.Contributed by:
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Reverse of portrait photograph of W TunleySergeant William Tunley, 23/1372, served with the Machine Gun Section of the 23rd (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 1 July 1916 during the battle of the Somme and is buried in Ovillers Military Cemetery. Photograph presented by his sister, Miss L Tunley.Contributed by:
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Report of Sergeant Tunley's deathReport appearing in the Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 14 February 1917Contributed by:
John6705
Communities
Communities
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23rd (Service) Battalion (4th Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916More about 23rd (Service) Battalion (4th Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Commonwealth81368 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Tunley's Small Soldiers' Book | Russell26667 | |
| William Tunley | Russell26667 | |
| William Tunley - Statement of death letter | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 Victory & British War Medals | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 Victory Medal detail | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 British War Medal detail | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 Cap Badge | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 Victory Medal conferment letter | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 British War Medal conferment letter | Russell26667 | |
| Tunley 23/1372 re-burial letter | Russell26667 | |
| Grave of Serjeant W. Tunley 23/1372 | Russell26667 | |
| Serjeant William Tunley, 23/1372 - Burial Return | Russell26667 | |
| Serjeant Tunley's letter to Gladys | Russell26667 | |
| Serjeant Tunley's letter to Kathleen | Russell26667 | |
| William Tunley and his son, Bert | Russell26667 | |
| William Tunley's Birth certificate | Russell26667 | |
| William Tunley's marriage certificate | Russell26667 | |
| Portrait photograph of William Tunley | Imperial1 | |
| Portrait photograph of William Tunley | Imperial1 | |
| Reverse of portrait photograph of W Tunley | Imperial1 | |
| Report of Sergeant Tunley's death | John6705 |
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