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We remember William Thomas Nussey
We remember William Thomas Nussey
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6076374
Source:9016783
20th February 1878
1881
location
6 Redearth Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9016783
3rd April 1881
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:9016783
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
George Nussey
Source:9016784
1883
1885
sibling
James Howarth Nussey
Source:9016784
1885
1891
employment
Cotton Weaver
A local cotton mill
Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9016784
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Mary Ann Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9016784
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:9016784
5th April 1891
1899
location
7 Albert Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9016778
13th February 1899
1899
employment
Miner
A local coal mine
Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9016778
14th February 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
2642
Scots Guards
1st Battalion
Source:9016778
14th February 1899 - 15th October 1902
1899
dates
Age 20
Source:9016778
14th February 1899
1902
dates
Age 24
Source:9016778
15th October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
2642
Scots Guards
Active Reserve
Source:9016778
16th October 1902 - 13th February 1911
1908
dates
Age 30
Source:9016818
29th October 1908
1908
marriage
Elsie Nussey nee Fell
Source:9016818
29th October 1908
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9016778
13th February 1911
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:9011794
28th February 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
140544
Canadian Infantry
17th Battalion
Source:9011794
21st September 1914 - 15th December 1914
1914
employment
Miner
A local coal mine
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:9011794
28th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:9011794
28th September 1914
1914
location
207 Belwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9011794
28th September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
140544
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Source:9011794
16th December 1914 - 1st February 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
140544
Canadian Infantry
75th Battalion
Source:9011794
2nd February 1915 - 31st August 1915
1915
service
Canadian Navy
Serjeant
140544
Canadian Infantry
75th Battalion
Source:9011794
1st September 1915 - 24th February 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Serjeant
140544
Canadian Infantry
198th Battalion
Source:9011794
25th February 1916 - 25th July 1918
1918
location
171 Manning Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9011794
25th July 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Serjeant
140544
Canadian Garrison Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9011794
25th July 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Serjeant
140544
Canadian Military Police Corps
Source:9011794
26th July 1918
1918
dates
Age 40
Source:9011794
26th July 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Nussey |
| Source | 9011794 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Manning Avenue, Toronto, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 25th July 1918 | |
| 207 Belwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 28th September 1914 | |
| 3 Mary Ann Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 6 Redearth Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 7 Albert Street, Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th February 1899 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2642 | Scots Guards | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2642 | Scots Guards | Active Reserve | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Canadian Infantry | 17th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Canadian Infantry | 75th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Navy | 140544 | Canadian Infantry | 75th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Canadian Infantry | 198th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Canadian Garrison Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 140544 | Canadian Military Police Corps | Serjeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Nussey nee Ward | mother | ||
| George William Nussey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Nussey | brother | 1883 | |
| James Howarth Nussey | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Nussey nee Fell | wife | 29th October 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-02-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives of Canada - Service Record 140544 William Thomas Nussey | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Blackburn Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 Census of Over Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 Census of Over Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Ancestry.com Record of William Thomas Nussey's Marriage | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry 200545 James Howarth Nussey - East Lancashire Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Canadian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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