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We remember Williiam Charles Church
We remember Williiam Charles Church
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
Emily Marie
Source:8948363
1893
1898
sibling
Albert Arnold
Source:8948363
1898
1900
sibling
Frederick Oscar
Source:8948363
1900
1901
location
Durham Street, Lambeth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8948359
1901
1906
sibling
Edith
Source:8948363
1906
1911
employment
Messenger
Source:8948363
1911
1911
location
194, Kennington Road, S.E.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8948363
1911
1912
service
British Army
Serjeant
1269, 320095
London Regiment
6th (City of London ) Battalions (Rifles)
Source:8948349
16th January 1912
1912
employment
Civil Servant, Somerset House
Inland Revenue
London
United Kingdom
Source:8948208
1912
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8948223
24th May 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8948216
14th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to chest
Hospital/Institution
Source:8948223
15th September 1916
1917
discharge
Source:8948713
17th December 1917
1918
location
56, Hurley Road, Kennington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8948354
21st December 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Williiam Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Church, |
| Source | 8948216 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194, Kennington Road, S.E. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 56, Hurley Road, Kennington, London | United Kingdom | known 21st December 1918 | ||
| Durham Street, Lambeth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1269, 320095 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London ) Battalions (Rifles) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Church | father | ||
| Marie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | sister | 1906 | |
| Emily Marie | sister | 1893 | |
| Albert Arnold | brother | 1898 | |
| Frederick Oscar | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'9" |
Media
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Sgt W. ChurchImage from the 6th City of London Rifles Battalion History by Captain E.G.Godfrey
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British Army Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing father, William Henry Church and his address. Image from 'Lives', IWMContributed by:
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British Army Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing army numbers and occupation and address. Image from 'Lives', IWMContributed by:
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Medal AwardsBritish Army Service Records extract showing medal awards and wounds. Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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WoundsBritish Army Service Records extract showing service dates and wounds received. Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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British Army Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing company.Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing medical fitness. Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records - addressBritish Army Service Records extract showing address in 1918. Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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British Armey Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing description and date of discharge. Image from 'Lives' IWM.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt W. Church | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Awards | Susan26537 | |
| Wounds | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records | Susan26537 | |
| Medical Records | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records - address | Susan26537 | |
| Military Medal and Bar | Susan26537 | |
| British Armey Service Records | Susan26537 |
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