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We remember William Worsfold
We remember William Worsfold
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Daisey
Source:5497100
23rd August 1889
1891
1892
sibling
Frank
Source:5497100
19th September 1892
1894
sibling
Howard
Source:5497100
25th March 1894
1896
sibling
Jack
Source:5497100
5th April 1896
1898
sibling
Nell
Source:5497100
14th January 1898
1899
sibling
Ernest
Source:5497100
6th July 1899
1901
location
Bridge Street, Leatherhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504458
1901
1911
employment
Chimney sweep and firewood dealer
Working on own account
Leatherhead
United Kingdom
Source:5504555
1911
1911
location
Bridge Street, Leatherhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504555
1911
1913
appointments
Home (UK) posting
Source:5498724
18th August 1913 - 28th October 1914
1913
enlistment
Leatherhead
United Kingdom
Source:5498724
18th August 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
1716
East Surrey Regiment Terrotorials
5th Battalion
Source:5498724
18th August 1913 - 31st August 1913
1913
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1716
East Surrey Regiment Territorial
5th Battalion
Source:5498724
1st September 1913 - 1st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
1716
East Surrey Regiment Territorial
5th Battalion
Source:5498724
2nd August 1914 - 15th December 1915
1914
appointments
India posting
Source:5498724
29th October 1914 - 16th November 1915
1915
appointments
Home (UK) posting
Source:5498724
17th November 1915 - 15th December 1915
1915
discharge
Source:5498724
15th December 1915
1916
marriage
Elizabeth Skene Murrison
Source:5504520
21st November 1916 - 21st August 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
32732
East Surrey Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:5498664
23rd November 1916 - 14th January 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5523389
22nd December 1916 - 12th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
32732
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5498664
17th January 1917 - 14th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GSW (gun shot wound) to wrist
Hospital/Institution
Source:5498664
18th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
32732
East Surrey Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9363464
17th October 1917 - 21st August 1918
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:5523389
12th December 1917 - 6th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5523389
7th April 1918 - 21st August 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Flanders
France
Source:7066564
Source:5498943
21st August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
No known grave
France
Source:7066564
Source:5498943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Worsfold |
| Source | 4884676 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street, Leatherhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Bridge Street, Leatherhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1716 | East Surrey Regiment Terrotorials | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1716 | East Surrey Regiment Territorial | 5th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 1716 | East Surrey Regiment Territorial | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 32732 | East Surrey Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 32732 | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 32732 | East Surrey Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Worsfold nee Mills | mother | ||
| William Worsfold | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | brother | 19th September 1892 | |
| Ernest | brother | 6th July 1899 | |
| Nell | sister | 14th January 1898 | |
| Daisey | sister | 23rd August 1889 | |
| Howard | brother | 25th March 1894 | |
| Jack | brother | 5th April 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Skene Murrison | wife | 21st November 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-19 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Three Worsfold brothersWilliam (right) with Frank (centre) and Jack (left)Contributed by:
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Medal Record Card for William's initial serviceMedal Record Card for his initial service in East Surrey TerritorialsContributed by:
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commemorative details of William Worsfolds memoriaPresumably this was given to his widow but ended up in the Worsfold familyContributed by:
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William and Elizabeth WorsfoldThought to have been taken at the time of their marriageContributed by:
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Leatherhead War memorial plaquePlaque dated August 24 1918 although he officially died August 21 1918Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Leatherhead Town War MemorialMore about Leatherhead Town War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian3310 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leatherhead, Surrey Parish Baptism records 1891 | David6392 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 forWilliam Worsfold | David6392 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 forWilliam Worsfold | David6392 | |
| Leatherhead, Surrey Parish Marriage Records | David6392 | |
| 1911 Census | David6392 | |
| War diaries of East Surrey Regiment | David6392 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Worsfold | David6392 | |
| William Worsfold in dress uniform | David6392 | |
| Three Worsfold brothers | David6392 | |
| Medal Card Record for William Worsfold 2nd enlistm | David6392 | |
| Medal Record Card for William's initial service | David6392 | |
| commemorative details of William Worsfolds memoria | LINDA140217 | |
| William and Elizabeth Worsfold | LINDA140217 | |
| Leatherhead War memorial plaque | LINDA140217 | |
| Portrait | Ian3310 |
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