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We remember William Lang Vince
We remember William Lang Vince
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Vince
Source:8587192
1887
1890
1891
location
Mill Hill, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587322
5th April 1891
1899
sibling
Margaret E R Vince
Source:8587192
1899
1901
location
285 Gillott Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587192
31st March 1901
1901
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8748856
1901 - 1909
1911
location
8 Lyttelton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587180
2nd April 1911
1914
commission
Unknown
Source:8569878
29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:8569878
29th August 1914 - 27th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:8587330
27th January 1915 - 8th May 1917
1917
location
8 Lyttleton road Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8569876
8th May 1917
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:7152019
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7152019
Source:8587330
Source:8569876
8th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IX. A. 47
Source:7152019
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Lang |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Vince |
| Source | 5363710 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Gillott Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 8 Lyttelton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Lyttleton road Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th May 1917 | |
| Mill Hill, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Anthony Vince | father | ||
| Janet Lang | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret E R Vince | sister | 1899 | |
| Charles Vince | brother | 1887 |
Media
Media
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William Lang VinceFrom KES 2nd XV 1907-1908. Thanks to the King Edwards School Archivist
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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St Augustine's Edgbaston War MemorialMore about St Augustine's Edgbaston War Memorial
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Daily Gazette May 14, 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| Parent's Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour (includes photograph) | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Lang Vince | Andrew10867 | |
| William Lang Vince | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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