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We remember William Bramble
We remember William Bramble
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Frank Bramble
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9th July 1892
1896
1901
sibling
Doris Bramble
Source:9584264
17th February 1901
1902
sibling
Tom Bramble
Source:9584264
2nd October 1902
1903
sibling
Clara Bramble
Source:9584264
31st October 1903
1907
sibling
George Bramble
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3rd January 1907
1908
sibling
Ethel Bramble
Source:9584264
18th May 1908
1909
sibling
Ivy Bramble
Source:9584264
11th November 1909
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9584264
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Oxton, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9584264
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9584522
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9584522
10th December 1915
1915
location
Moorfield Farm, Oxton, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9584522
10th December 1915
1917
awards
Wound Stripe
Other War Service Award
Source:9584567
14th November 1917
1918
hospitalisation
GWS to left eye which had to be removed.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9584617
23rd March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9584617
23rd March 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9584522
17th January 1919
1919
location
Oxton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9584576
18th January 1919
1920
service
British Army
Private
4973
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:9584473
July 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
27484
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:9584473
July 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
65694
Suffolk Regiment
Source:9584473
July 1920
1925
dates
Age 28
Source:9584360
21st March 1925
1925
marriage
Emma Tong
Source:9584360
21st March 1925 - 14th January 1985
1925
location
Oxton, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9584360
21st March 1925
1939
location
29 Macauley Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9584390
29th September 1939
1985
death
Not War Related
William died from bronchopneumonia.
539 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9584430
14th January 1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bramble |
| Source | 469883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Macauley Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Moorfield Farm, Oxton, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| Oxton, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Oxton, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1925 | |
| Oxton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4973 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27484 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 65694 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Wound Stripe | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Haywood | mother | ||
| Walter Bramble | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Bramble | brother | 9th July 1892 | |
| Doris Bramble | sister | 17th February 1901 | |
| Tom Bramble | brother | 2nd October 1902 | |
| Clara Bramble | sister | 31st October 1903 | |
| George Bramble | brother | 3rd January 1907 | |
| Ethel Bramble | sister | 18th May 1908 | |
| Ivy Bramble | sister | 11th November 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Tong | wife | 21st March 1925 |
Media
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Birth Certificate of William BrambleWilliam Bramble, my great-uncle, was born in Oxton, Nottinghamshire in 1896.
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William Bramble entry in 1911 CensusWilliam is living with his parents in Oxton, Nottinghamshire in 1911.Contributed by:
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Marriage Certificate of William BrambleWilliam married Emma Tong at St Nicholas' Church, Lincoln in 1925.Contributed by:
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William Bramble entry in 1939 RegisterWilliam was living with his wife, Emma, and his in-laws in Lincoln in 1939.Contributed by:
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Emma Bramble entry in 1939 RegisterEmma is living with her husband, William, and her parents in Lincoln in 1939.Contributed by:
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Death Certificate of William BrambleWilliam died from bronchopneumonia in 1985.Contributed by:
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Entry in Medal Roll for Pte William BrambleWilliam was awarded The British War Medal and The Victory Medal in1920.Contributed by:
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Silver war Badge Record for Pte William BrambleWilliam was wounded and discharged in 1919.Contributed by:
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A page from William Bramble's WW1 Service RecordWilliam enlisted on 10 December 1915 and was discharged due to wounds on 17 January 1919.Contributed by:
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Award of Wound Stripe for Pte W BrambleWilliam was awarded a Wound Stripe in 1917.Contributed by:
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Pension Card of Pte William BrambleWilliam lost his left eye during the war and was awarded a pension.Contributed by:
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Pension Card for Pte Willam BrambleThis image shows the back of Willaim's Pension Card.Contributed by:
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a page of Pension Claim of Pte William BrambleThis image states that William received GSW to his left eye which he lost.Contributed by:
Geoffrey92476
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate of William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| William Bramble entry in 1911 Census | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Marriage Certificate of William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| William Bramble entry in 1939 Register | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Emma Bramble entry in 1939 Register | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Death Certificate of William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Entry in Medal Roll for Pte William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Silver war Badge Record for Pte William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| A page from William Bramble's WW1 Service Record | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Award of Wound Stripe for Pte W Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Pension Card of Pte William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| Pension Card for Pte Willam Bramble | Geoffrey92476 | |
| a page of Pension Claim of Pte William Bramble | Geoffrey92476 |
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