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We remember William Beesley
We remember William Beesley
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
location
Bolton. Piecer in Cotton Mill
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9181061
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:7715364
7th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
17155
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:9181061
7th September 1914
1916
death
Source:9181061
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9181061
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Beesley |
| Source | 7715364 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton. Piecer in Cotton Mill | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 17155 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beesley | father | ||
| Margaret Lord | mother |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Beesley | Stephen27718 |
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