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We remember William Henry Wren
We remember William Henry Wren
Timeline
Timeline
1884
birth
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1884
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4890171
20th March 1915
1918
dates
Age 34
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16th October 1918
1918
location
25, North St., Lewes, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9262701
16th October 1918
enlistment
Newhaven, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9293698
marriage
Harriet Amelia
Source:9293697
service
British Army
Sapper
174
Royal Engineers
Source:4890171
service
British Army
Private
430436
Labour Corps
681st Agricultural Company
Source:9293697
location
Lewes, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9293698
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:4890171
Source:9293698
16th October 1918
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
In South part.
Source:9293697
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Wren |
| Source | 9293697 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, North St., Lewes, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th October 1918 | |
| Lewes, Sussex | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 174 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 430436 | Labour Corps | 681st Agricultural Company | Private |
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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Amelia | wife |
Media
Media
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The Times article 02Jun18William's grave is mentioned in an article published in The Times of 02Jun2018.
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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 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin44150 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin44150 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Commemoration | Colin44150 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Times article 02Jun18 | Colin44150 | |
| regimental cap badge | LUCAS128175 |
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