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We remember William Albert Wenham
We remember William Albert Wenham
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1890
location
38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5488325
15th September 1890
1891
location
38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488329
5th April 1891
1901
location
11 Rutland Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488330
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Fish Labourer
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:5488327
2nd April 1911
1911
location
49 Barcroft Street, New Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488327
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4699116
1st March 1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:5488313
13th December 1915
1915
marriage
Lillian Pearson
Source:5488313
13th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lincolnshire Regiment
1/5th
Source:5488313
13th December 1915
1915
location
49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5488313
13th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Slightly wounded right elbow
Hospital/Institution
Source:7614290
6th December 1916
1916
missing
Missing from night patrol between Hannescamps and Essarts.
Source:5488336
6th December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2683
Lincolnshire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:5508318
6th December 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5488336
6th December 1916
1916
internment
pow
Cambrai
France
Source:7614277
December 1916
1916
internment
pow
Wahn
Germany
Source:5488309
20th December 1916
1916
internment
pow
Berlin
Germany
Source:5488309
21st December 1916 - 1st February 1917
1916
location
49 Barcroft Street, New Cleethorpes, Grimsby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5508318
22nd December 1916
1917
internment
pow
Sielow, Cottbus
Germany
Source:5488309
19th February 1917 - 9th December 1917
1917
events
Concert Party
Arts and Culture
Cottbus
Germany
Source:5502593
1917 - 1918
1919
discharge
Source:5488338
16th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
2683
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:4699116
service
British Army
Private
240601
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:4699116
1954
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:5488324
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Albert |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Wenham |
| Source | 5488313 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rutland Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 38 Hamilton Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | parents address | 15th September 1890 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th December 1915 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, New Cleethorpes, Grimsby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd December 1916 | |
| 49 Barcroft Street, New Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2683 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240601 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Lincolnshire Regiment | 1/5th | |||
| British Army | 2683 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wenham | father | ||
| Hannah Wenham | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Pearson | wife | 13th December 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Cottbus Bing Bong Boys groupBing Bong Boys concert party in the theatre at Cottbus prisoner of war camp. William Albert Wenham is in back row on viewer's left. 1917 or 1918. Sent to Mrs East, 45 Barcroft Street, New Clee, Grimsby. Another copy sent to Mrs W Wenham, 103 Hodder St, Beacon Lane, Everton, Liverpool.
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Cottbus Bing Bong Boys trioWilliam Albert Wenham (seated) and two other members of the Bing Bong Boys concert party in the theatre at Cottbus prisoner of war camp. 1917 or 1918. Sent to Mrs East, 45 Barcroft Street, New Clee, Grimsby. Another copy sent to Mrs W Wenham, 103 Hodder St, Beacon Lane, Everton, Liverpool.Contributed by:
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Football TeamWilliam Wenham (centre) as goalkeeper with a football team. Probably taken at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes. Could be match between 5th and 10th Battalions Lincolnshire Regiment, 22 October 1914.Contributed by:
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William Wenham service dressWilliam Albert Wenham in simplified service dress. Date and place unkown.Contributed by:
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William Wenham PoW uniformWilliam Albert Wenham in prisoner of war uniform at Cottbus camp. 1917 or 1918. Sent to Mrs East, 45 Barcroft Street, New Clee, Grimsby. Another copy sent to Mrs W Wenham, 103 Hodder St, Beacon Lane, Everton, Liverpool.Contributed by:
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William Wenham theatreWilliam Albert Wenham in civilian costume in the theatre at Cottbus prisoner of war camp. 1917 or 1918.Contributed by:
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Army Form B.104-83Form sent from Lichfield Record Office to William Wenham's mother on 22 December 1916. Informs her that L/Cpl W.A. Wenham of 1/5th Lincolnshire Regt was posted missing on 6 December 1916.Contributed by:
Gavin3108
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Wenham's letters | Gavin3108 | |
| 1/5 Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment war diary | Gavin3108 | |
| Lincolnshire Regiment other ranks: medal rolls. F/4/4B; F/4/6B. | Gavin3108 | |
| A HISTORY OF THE 5th BATTALION THE LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT | Gavin3108 | |
| ICRC Prisoner of War Records | Gavin3108 | |
| ICRC Prisoner of War Records | Gavin3108 | |
| ICRC Prisoner of War Records | Gavin3108 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cottbus Bing Bong Boys group | Gavin3108 | |
| Cottbus Bing Bong Boys trio | Gavin3108 | |
| Football Team | Gavin3108 | |
| William Wenham service dress | Gavin3108 | |
| William Wenham profile pic | Gavin3108 | |
| William Wenham PoW uniform | Gavin3108 | |
| William Wenham theatre | Gavin3108 | |
| Army Form B.104-83 | Gavin3108 |
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