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We remember William Charles Vears
We remember William Charles Vears
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1905
marriage
Annie Osborn
Source:9326224
1905
1916
service
British Army
Private
19337
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:9321713
1916
enlistment
St. Paul's Churchyard, London
United Kingdom
Source:9321713
1916
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7524917
Source:9321713
10th February 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7524917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Vears |
| Source | 7524917 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19337 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Maria Vears | mother | ||
| William Charles Vears | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Osborn | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Northamptonshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Northamptonshire Regiment.
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Communities
Communities
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7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment Commemorated on the Menin Gate, YpresMore about 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres
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 | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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