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We remember William Anstee
We remember William Anstee
Timeline
Timeline
1859
sibling
Arthur William Anstee
Source:7942278
1859
1861
sibling
Frederick William Anstee
Source:7942278
1861
1868
sibling
Sarah Anstee
Source:7942278
1868
1871
sibling
George Anstee
Source:7942278
1871
1873
sibling
Tom Anstee
Source:7942255
1873
1874
sibling
James Anstee
Source:7942278
1874
1876
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Anstee
Source:7942278
1876
1877
sibling
Margaret Anstee
Source:7942255
1877
1879
sibling
Francis Anstee
Source:7942255
27th March 1879
1881
1911
employment
Barman
Frank Fretter
Walworth
United Kingdom
Source:7942295
1911
1911
location
123 Rodney Street, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7942295
1911
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:7942308
21st February 1916
1916
enlistment
Southwark
United Kingdom
Source:7942308
21st February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Pte
2883
Army Reserve
Source:646244
22nd February 1916 - 27th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Pte L/Cpl act Sgt
TR/10748039
101st training Reserve Battalion
Source:646244
1st September 1916 - 21st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Act Sgt
57336
Welsh Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:646244
21st March 1917 - 18th September 1918
1918
missing
Source:7942308
18th September 1918 - March 1919
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
57336
Welsh Regiment
Source:646244
service
British Army
Serjeant
57336
Welsh Regiment
Source:7068218
service
British Army
Pte
T2883
Middlesex Regiment
27 Battalion
Source:646244
service
British Army
Acting CQMS
57336
Welsh Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:7942308
1918
death
Killed in Action
See added story
Gourzeaucourt
France
Source:7068218
18th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Near Gourzeaucort, Frrance where he was killed
France
Source:7068218
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Anstee |
| Source | 646244 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Rodney Street, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 57336 | Welsh Regiment | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 57336 | Welsh Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 57336 | Welsh Regiment | 13th Battalion | Act Sgt | |
| British Army | 2883 | Army Reserve | Pte | ||
| British Army | T2883 | Middlesex Regiment | 27 Battalion | Pte | |
| British Army | TR/10748039 | 101st training Reserve Battalion | Pte L/Cpl act Sgt | ||
| British Army | 57336 | Welsh Regiment | 13th Battalion | Acting CQMS |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anstee | mother | ||
| James Anstee | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anstee | sister | 1877 | |
| Tom Anstee | brother | 1873 | |
| Francis Anstee | brother | 27th March 1879 | |
| Sarah Anstee | sister | 1868 | |
| George Anstee | brother | 1871 | |
| James Anstee | brother | 1874 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Anstee | sister | 1876 | |
| Arthur William Anstee | brother | 1859 | |
| Frederick William Anstee | brother | 1861 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-26 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1881-06-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Sgt William AnsteeSeems to have been taken on his promotion to sgt, however according to the Cpl he died with he had been acting quartermaster.
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Alan61946
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census | Alan61946 | |
| 1881 Census | Alan61946 | |
| 1911 census | Alan61946 | |
| Northampton, England Baptisms 1913-1912 | Alan61946 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Alan61946 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt William Anstee | Alan61946 |
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