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We remember William Calverley
We remember William Calverley
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Robert James Briggs Calverley
Source:9472755
1891
1893
1914
enlistment
Fort Rowner, Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:6171433
8th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
55891
Royal Regiment of Artillery
16 Company Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6171433
30th December 1914 - 1st February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
55891
Royal Regiment of Artillery
30th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6171433
1st February 1915 - 31st March 1917
service
British Army
Gunner
55891
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:5434817
1917
death
Killed instantly by the explosion of a concealed enemy mine whilst obtaining water.
Source:7260023
Source:9472755
31st March 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7260023
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Calverley |
| Source | 5434817 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55891 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 55891 | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 16 Company Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 55891 | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 30th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Calverley | father | ||
| Ada Briggs | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert James Briggs Calverley | brother | 1891 |
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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 | Paul101 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Paul101 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| https://boltonremembers.org | Richard12999 |
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