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We remember William Corless
We remember William Corless
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John J Corless
Source:7723360
1887
1891
sibling
Thomas Corless
Source:7723360
1891
1893
1894
sibling
Frederic Corless
Source:7723360
1894
1896
sibling
Bernard Corless
Source:7723360
1896
1900
sibling
Daniel Corless
Source:7723360
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:7723360
31st March 1901
1901
location
East Bank, Winster, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7723360
31st March 1901
1909
employment
Carter
James Walton
Old Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:7736619
1909
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:7724957
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Servant
Eliza Heathcote
Barn Farm, Birchover, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:7724957
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Barn Farm, Birchover, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7724957
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
2874
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:5106244
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7724961
4th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel Number: Panel 87 to 89
Source:7724961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Corless |
| Source | 5106244 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Farm, Birchover, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| East Bank, Winster, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2874 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Corless | father | ||
| Annie Sweeney | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Corless | brother | 1887 | |
| Thomas Corless | brother | 1891 | |
| Frederic Corless | brother | 1894 | |
| Bernard Corless | brother | 1896 | |
| Daniel Corless | brother | 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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War Memorial PlaquePlaque on War Memorial in St. John The Baptist Churchyard, Winster, Derbyshire, England.Contributed by:
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PlaqueOn north wall of St. John The Baptist Church, Winster, Derbyshire.Contributed by:
Michael58483
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Michael58483 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Winster Parish Magazine, August 1915 | Michael58483 | |
| Winster Parish Magazine | Michael58483 | |
| Winster, Bonsall, Elton & Birchover Remembered | Michael58483 | |
| The Derbyshire Courier | Michael58483 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List | Michael58483 | |
| War Memorial Plaque | Michael58483 | |
| Plaque | Michael58483 |
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