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We remember William Henry Britt
We remember William Henry Britt
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1907
children
William Bill Britt
Source:5512338
1907
1913
children
Frank Britt
Source:5512338
21st August 1913
children
Beatrice Britt
Source:5512338
children
Hilda Britt
Source:5512338
children
Jess Britt
Source:5512338
children
Lily Britt
Source:5512338
marriage
Lily Bastock-Jennings
Source:5512338
service
British Army
Private
10619
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:505680
service
British Army
Corporal
37397
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:505680
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died at a dressing station having been injured during the battle of Cambrai.
Villers Guislain
France
Source:7183474
Source:5512338
22nd November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7183474
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10619 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 37397 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Britt | son | 21st August 1913 | |
| William Bill Britt | son | 1907 | |
| Beatrice Britt | daughter | ||
| Jess Britt | daughter | ||
| Hilda Britt | daughter | ||
| Lily Britt | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Britt | mother | ||
| William Britt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Bastock-Jennings | wife |
Media
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War memorial SolihullHeld in Solihull before development of Mell square in 1963Contributed by:
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War graveGrave at Villers Guislain cemetery near the site at Gaucher Wood where William Henry was killed.Contributed by:
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3 generations visitThree generations of Britt's visited William Henry's grave in late July 2017. Philip (right) grandson of Williamo Henry and son of William Henry's son Frank, Matthew (left) Philip's son and great grandson of William Henry with his children Sophie and Lewis the great great grandchildren of William HenryContributed by:
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Gaucher woodIt is believed that William Henry received injuries on November 20th that were to prove fatal, whilst on the open ground in front of this wood.Contributed by:
Philip119721
Communities
Communities
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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 | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War graves commission records | Matthew6343 | |
| Battalion Record | Matthew6343 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry | Matthew6343 | |
| Solihull War Memorial | Matthew6343 | |
| William Henry | Matthew6343 | |
| War memorial Solihull | Matthew6343 | |
| War grave | Matthew6343 | |
| Grave at Villers-Guislain | Philip119721 | |
| 3 generations visit | Philip119721 | |
| Gaucher wood | Philip119721 |
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