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We remember William White
We remember William White
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1907
marriage
Gertrude Morris later Bullock
Source:8814081
25th December 1907 - 1st July 1916
1908
children
William Henry White
Source:8814088
1908
1910
children
Elsie Lavinia White
Source:8814083
1910
1911
location
10 Alfred Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8814086
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Stanley White
Source:8814088
1912
1914
children
Florence White
Source:8814089
1914
enlistment
Pontefract, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8814076
service
British Army
Corporal
3/1519
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:5136998
service
British Army
Corporal
3/1519
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:7412647
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
3/1519
Yorkshire Light Infantry
10th Battalion
Source:8814076
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7412647
Source:8814076
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7412647
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 5136998 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Alfred Street, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/1519 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3/1519 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3/1519 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 10th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Lavinia White | daughter | 1910 | |
| William Henry White | son | 1908 | |
| Stanley White | son | 1912 | |
| Florence White | daughter | 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Morris later Bullock | wife | 25th December 1907 |
Media
Media
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William White from Barnsley IndependentA newspaper photo of an older man in uniform. From the Barnsley Independent 29 July 1916 with thanks to Barnsley Archives.
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GRO snip birth Elsie L WhiteThe birth entry for Elsie Lavinia White born Barnsley in 1910 mmn Morris.Contributed by:
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GRO snip White Morris boysBirth entries of two boys surname White born Barnsley mmn Morris.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 10th KOYLI who died 1/7/1916
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Linda571 | |
| Marriage register of St John's, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | Linda571 | |
| Marriage register of St John's, Royston, Barnsley, Yorkshire | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William White from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Linda571 | |
| GRO snip birth Elsie L White | Linda571 | |
| GRO snip White Morris boys | Linda571 | |
| GRO snip Florence White | Linda571 |
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