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We remember William James Weston
We remember William James Weston
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
marriage
Nellie Meades
Source:9434055
1915
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9274449
22nd February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
187879
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9274449
22nd February 1916 - 23rd October 1919
events
Royal Field Artillery
Transfer
Source:9274449
1966
death
Not War Related
Natural causes
21, Greenside Place, Leicester
United Kingdom
Source:9275233
22nd February 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Weston |
| Source | 9275006 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 187879 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Weston | father | ||
| Ada Weston - formerly Finney | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Meades | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Paul123249 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul123249 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Paul123249 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Paul123249 | |
| Medal Index Record | Paul123249 | |
| Death Certificate | Paul123249 | |
| Wife’s Death Certificate | Paul123249 |
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