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We remember William John Wride
We remember William John Wride
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1900
sibling
James Wride
Source:5478082
17th October 1900
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:5478082
31st March 1901
1901
location
145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478082
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Francis Wride
Source:5478085
13th May 1902
1904
sibling
John Wride
Source:5478085
21st March 1904
1909
sibling
Doris May Wride
Source:5478085
21st November 1909
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5478085
2nd April 1911
1911
location
145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478085
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 16
Source:5487366
13th February 1915
1915
employment
Collier
Ystrad, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:5487366
13th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Pentre, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:5487366
13th February 1915
1915
location
145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5487366
13th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
27919
Welsh Regiment
Source:5487366
22nd February 1915 - 4th November 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
27919
Welsh Regiment
Source:5487366
22nd February 1915 - 2nd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
27919
Welsh Regiment
Source:5487366
2nd June 1916 - 5th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
267953
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5487366
22nd July 1916 - 26th July 1916
1916
sibling
Henry Wride
Source:5478085
10th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:5487366
4th November 1916
1916
events
Under Age Soldier
Under Age
BEF France
France
Source:5487366
4th November 1916 - 12th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
267953
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5487366
16th November 1916 - 17th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
267953
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5487366
17th July 1917 - 20th July 1918
1918
location
30 Gelli Crossing, Ystrad, Rhondda
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5487366
1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
267953
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:5487366
26th July 1918 - 28th August 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:7067204
28th August 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Gunshot to back penet lining right
Fienvilliers, Somme
France
Source:7067204
Source:9337157
Source:4890561
28th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
B33
Source:7067204
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 145 Ystrad Road, Ystrad, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 13th February 1915 | |
| 30 Gelli Crossing, Ystrad, Rhondda | United Kingdom | parents address | 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27919 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27919 | Welsh Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 267953 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 267953 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 267953 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 27919 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 267953 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Louisa Harries | mother | ||
| Charles Wride | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wride | brother | 17th October 1900 | |
| John Wride | brother | 21st March 1904 | |
| Doris May Wride | sister | 21st November 1909 | |
| Francis Wride | brother | 13th May 1902 | |
| Henry Wride | brother | 10th October 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-13 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie373 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julie373 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie373 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William John Wride | Julie373 |
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