Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Samuel Bunch
We remember Samuel Bunch
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Alfred Bunch
Source:6992731
1875
1876
sibling
Walter Bunch
Source:6992731
1876
1878
sibling
Edwin Bunch
Source:6992731
1878
1880
1881
location
Blackwater Road, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6992731
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
William T Bunch
Source:6992748
1881
1887
sibling
George D Bunch
Source:6992748
1887
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6992748
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:6992737
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Sapper
Royal Engineers
United Kingdom
Source:6992737
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Edith Mary Schofield
Source:8449004
1908
1909
children
Daisy Bunch
Source:8612834
1909
1911
location
Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8612834
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8612834
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8612834
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Camberley, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6992727
16th November 1914
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8615221
28th September 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound to Right Hand. Medical Category Grade IV - Due to Active Service.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6992727
21st June 1918
1919
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:598145
14th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6992727
14th May 1919
1939
employment
Brickleyer - Retired
United Kingdom
Source:8890824
29th September 1939
1939
location
2 Stoneycroft, Cricket Hill, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8890824
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Corporal
56886
Royal Engineers
Source:598145
service
British Army
Sergeant
56886
Royal Engineers
G Depot Company
Source:6992743
1940
death
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6992746
1940
1940
dates
Age 59
Source:6992746
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Bunch |
| Source | 598145 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Stoneycroft, Cricket Hill, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Blackwater Road, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 56886 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 56886 | Royal Engineers | G Depot Company | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Bunch | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Bunch | mother | ||
| Daniel Bunch | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bunch | brother | 1875 | |
| Edwin Bunch | brother | 1878 | |
| Walter Bunch | brother | 1876 | |
| William T Bunch | brother | 1881 | |
| George D Bunch | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary Schofield | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Dark Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-16 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
No media items were found
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Office: Service Medals and Award Rolls Index | Susan31491 | |
| London Gazette 28 September 1917 | Susan31491 | |
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
No multimedia sources
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Samuel Bunch
Also remembered by 2 people