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We remember William Cornforth
We remember William Cornforth
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
George Cornforth
Source:9214512
1900
1901
location
The Old Hall, Coxwold, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9214512
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
David Lyall Cornforth
Source:9214514
1902
1907
sibling
Henry Palliser Cornforth
Source:9214514
1907
1911
location
Coxwold, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9214514
2nd April 1911
service
Royal Navy
19029
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7715761
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19029
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643794
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8643795
Source:8643794
23rd April 1918
burial
Coxwold, Yorkshire
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8643795
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cornforth |
| Source | 7715761 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxwold, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Old Hall, Coxwold, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 19029 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/19029 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Cornforth | father | ||
| Ada | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cornforth | brother | 1900 | |
| David Lyall Cornforth | brother | 1902 | |
| Henry Palliser Cornforth | brother | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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