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We remember William James Yeatman
We remember William James Yeatman
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9146446
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9146446
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9146404
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
20506
Somerset Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:9146408
10th December 1915 - 9th May 1916
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9146408
December 1915
1915
location
74 Halloway, Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9146408
December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
20506
Somerset Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:9146408
9th May 1916 - 8th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9146408
9th May 1916 - 3rd June 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9146404
8th August 1916
1916
location
Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9146408
9th August 1916 - 26th July 1917
1917
death
War Related Sickness
Tuberculosis following pleurisy
Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9146408
26th July 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Yeatman |
| Source | 9146408 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Halloway, Bath, Somerset | United Kingdom | known December 1915 | ||
| Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | 9th August 1916 - 26th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20506 | Somerset Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 20506 | Somerset Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellen | mother | ||
| Thomas Yeatman | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Somerset Silver War Badge RecipientsMore about Somerset Silver War Badge Recipients
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Hinton Charterhouse War MemorialMore about Hinton Charterhouse War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WJ Yeatman | Andrew13060 |
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