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We remember William Wilson
We remember William Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
James Wilson
Source:6169423
1874
1875
sibling
Jesse Anne Wilson
Source:6169423
1875
1877
sibling
Joseph Wilson
Source:6169423
1877
1878
sibling
Richard S Wilson
Source:6169423
1878
1881
sibling
Mary J Wilson
Source:6169423
1881
1883
1883
location
10 Tinn Street, Bensham, Gateshead, Co Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6169423
24th May 1883
1884
sibling
Ann Wilson
Source:6169423
1884
1887
sibling
Timothy Wilson
Source:6169423
1887
1888
sibling
Robert G Wilson
Source:6169423
1888
1906
marriage
Mary Isabella Lawrence
Source:6169423
12th March 1906
1906
children
Florence May Wilson
Source:6169423
4th April 1906
1906
location
Sadler Square, Gateshead, Co Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169423
April 1906
1908
children
Louisa Lawrence Wilson
Source:6169423
2nd December 1908
1908
location
Winlo Crescent, Gateshead, Co Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6169423
December 1908
1916
enlistment
Gateshead
United Kingdom
Source:6169423
1916
employment
Rivet Labourer
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:6169423
service
British Army
Private
23291
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4822063
service
British Army
Private
23291
Durham Light Infantry
13th Battalion
Source:6169423
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6169423
1916
death
Killed in Action
Trying to capture Le Sars in the 6th phase of the Somme. His body never recovered.
Le Sars
France
Source:7401155
Source:6169340
7th October 1916
children
Jean Wilson
Source:6169423
burial
Somme
France
Source:7401155
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4822063 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Tinn Street, Bensham, Gateshead, Co Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 24th May 1883 | |
| Sadler Square, Gateshead, Co Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | April 1906 | |
| Winlo Crescent, Gateshead, Co Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | December 1908 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23291 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 23291 | Durham Light Infantry | 13th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Wilson | daughter | 4th April 1906 | |
| Louisa Lawrence Wilson | daughter | 2nd December 1908 | |
| Jean Wilson | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Wilson formerly Smith | mother | ||
| James Wilson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wilson | brother | 1874 | |
| Jesse Anne Wilson | sister | 1875 | |
| Joseph Wilson | brother | 1877 | |
| Richard S Wilson | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary J Wilson | sister | 1881 | |
| Ann Wilson | sister | 1884 | |
| Timothy Wilson | brother | 1887 | |
| Robert G Wilson | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Isabella Lawrence | wife | 12th March 1906 |
Media
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Postcard to my MotherPostcard sent to my mother by her father William Wilson. Front and back with message: My dear little Lue just a line to tell you that Dad is feeling well and hoping that you are a good girl till I come home Dad. xxxxxxxxxxxx.Contributed by:
Allan27013
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William Wilson | Allan27013 | |
| Postcard to my Mother | Allan27013 |
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