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We remember William Braham
We remember William Braham
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7302695
1891
service
British Army
Private
202264
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:467348
service
British Army
Private
260034
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:467348
1917
death
Source:7302695
25th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Map Reference: 51b.H.18.d.3.5. Plot 3, Row B, Grave 31.
Source:467348
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Braham |
| Source | 467348 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202264 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 260034 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eliza Braham | mother | ||
| George Braham | father |
Media
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Private William Braham June 1914In uniform at beginning of war we think, the imprint of postmark date is visible on the back aswell as the address of his fiance.
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Private William Braham (known as Billy).Photograph postmarked July 1914, with the address of his fiance on the the back of the postcard. Sadly he was killed in action and never married.Contributed by:
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War memorial detailBraham W - name on WW1 memeorail in Chapeltown park.Contributed by:
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Graves Registration Report Form No.51 Schedule 500Army Form W3372 for Commune: Fampoux, Browns Copse Cemetery. Map reference: 51b.H.18.d.3.5. 26/Northum.Fus. 260034 Braham PTE. W. Died 25.04.1917 (24943G) G.R.U'd Plot 3, Row B, Grave 31.Contributed by:
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'Tyneside Irish' shoulder patchThis Billy Braham's shoulder patch. The Tyneside Irish were part of the Northumberland Fusiliers forming the four battalions of the 103rd Brigade, 34th Division, later becoming two & then only one battalion in service.Contributed by:
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Northumberland Fusiliers badgeBilly Braham's Northumberland Fusiliers BageContributed by:
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West Yorkshire Regiment cap badge WW1Billy Braham's cap badge from the first Regiment he was part of.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William25238 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William25238 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William25238 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial War Museums Search UK war memorials | William25238 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Braham June 1914 | Rachel25236 | |
| Private William Braham (known as Billy). | Rachel25236 | |
| In uniform | Rachel25236 | |
| War memorial | Rachel25236 | |
| War memorial detail | Rachel25236 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form No.51 Schedule 500 | Rachel25236 | |
| 'Tyneside Irish' shoulder patch | Rachel25236 | |
| Northumberland Fusiliers badge | Rachel25236 | |
| West Yorkshire Regiment cap badge WW1 | Rachel25236 |
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