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We remember William Nigel Ernle Bruce
We remember William Nigel Ernle Bruce
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
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4th February 1895
1921
marriage
Violet Pauline Shelton
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19th May 1921
service
British Army
Private
852
Honourable Artillery Company
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Somerset Light Infantry
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1953
death
Not War Related
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8th October 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Nigel Ernle |
| Initials | WNE |
| Last Name | Bruce |
| Source | 569591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 852 | Honourable Artillery Company | Private | ||
| British Army | Somerset Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica Mary Selby | mother | ||
| William Waller Bruce | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Pauline Shelton | wife | 19th May 1921 |
Media
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Holmes and Dr WatsonBasil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes) and Nigel Bruce (Dr. Watson)
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Nigel BruceNigel Bruce- British character actor (1895–1953) best known for his frequent role as Dr. Watson opposite Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes. Paramount Pictures promotional photo for The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew129642 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew129642 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Holmes and Dr Watson | Peter5151 | |
| Nigel Bruce | Peter5151 |
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We remember William Nigel Ernle Bruce
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