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We remember William Francis Burman
We remember William Francis Burman
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
George Burman
Source:8958301
1890
1892
sibling
James Burman
Source:8958301
1892
1894
sibling
Jane Burman
Source:8776904
1894
1897
birth
5 Baker Street, Stepney East, London
United Kingdom
Source:8540452
Source:8958271
30th August 1897
1901
location
Baker Street, Stepney East, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8958301
1901
1911
location
3 Walter Street, Ratcliff, Stepney, London E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8776904
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
P/649
Rifle Brigade
16th (Service) Battalion
Source:8958271
23rd March 1915
1922
marriage
May Watts
Source:8958309
1922
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8540450
education
Stepney Red Coat School
Source:8958271
employment
Chauffeur
Daily Mirror
Source:8958271
employment
Own car hire business
Temple Grove, Golders Green
United Kingdom
Source:8958271
1974
death
Cromer, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8540452
23rd October 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Burman |
| Source | 8540452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Walter Street, Ratcliff, Stepney, London E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Baker Street, Stepney East, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P/649 | Rifle Brigade | 16th (Service) Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Burman | mother | ||
| George Burman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Burman | brother | 1890 | |
| James Burman | brother | 1892 | |
| Jane Burman | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Watts | wife | 1922 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Becky117596 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Becky117596 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| William Burman's Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| William Francis Burman VC | Peter5151 |
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