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We remember Wilfred James Veitch
We remember Wilfred James Veitch
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
George A Veitch
Source:8801194
1891
1893
1899
sibling
Clarissa M G Veitch
Source:8731987
1899
1901
location
Chillington Street, Maidstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8731987
1st April 1901
1903
sibling
Helen L Veitch
Source:8731991
1903
1905
sibling
Charles Veitch
Source:8731991
1905
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:8731991
1st April 1911
1916
employment
Brewers
Messers Fremlin Brothers
Source:8591655
1st January 1916
1916
location
17 Old Tovil Road, Maidstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8591655
8th January 1916
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8731986
service
British Army
Gunner
74548
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4554097
service
British Army
Bombardier
74548
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4554097
location
3, Chancery Lane, Maidstone, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7129382
location
36 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8801194
1915
death
Died of wounds
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7129382
Source:8731986
7th December 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7129382
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Veitch |
| Source | 7129382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Old Tovil Road, Maidstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th January 1916 | |
| 3, Chancery Lane, Maidstone, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 36 Chillington Street, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Chillington Street, Maidstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74548 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 74548 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Albert William Veitch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarissa M G Veitch | sister | 1899 | |
| Helen L Veitch | sister | 1903 | |
| Charles Veitch | brother | 1905 | |
| George A Veitch | brother | 1891 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred James Veitch | Stephen27718 |
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