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We remember William James Nurton
We remember William James Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9052126
3rd April 1881
1881
location
St Andrew Street Cottage, Stogursey, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9052126
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Samuel Nurton
Source:9052127
1881
1885
sibling
Fanny Nurton
Source:9052127
1885
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9052127
5th April 1891
1891
location
Lime Street, Stogursey, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9052127
5th April 1891
1910
marriage
Florence Elsie Jane Nurton nee Warner
Source:9052032
15th August 1910
1910
dates
Age 30
Source:9052129
September 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9052130
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Brewer's Clerk
A local brewery
Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9052130
2nd April 1911
1911
location
86 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9052130
2nd April 1911
1914
children
Dennis G Nurton
Source:9052129
1914
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:9052032
11th March 1918
1918
employment
Bookkeeper Clerk
Probably a local brewery
Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9052032
11th March 1918
1918
enlistment
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9052032
11th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
RMA/2914/S
Royal Marine Artillery
Q Company [Supply]
Source:9052032
11th March 1918 - 18th August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
RMA/2914/S
Royal Marine Artillery
L Company
Source:9052032
19th August 1918 - 15th July 1919
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:9052032
15th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9052032
15th July 1919
1919
location
86 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9052032
16th July 1919
1939
dates
Age 60
Source:9052133
September 1939
1939
location
Bridgwater Metropolitan Borough, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9052133
September 1939
1946
dates
Age 66
Source:9052215
1st February 1946
1946
death
Not War Related
William James Nurton died over 25 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 66.
Exmoor Registration District, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9052215
Source:9052134
1st February 1946
burial
Stogursey, West Somerset District, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9052220
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 7720875 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 86 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th July 1919 | |
| Bridgwater Metropolitan Borough, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Lime Street, Stogursey, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| St Andrew Street Cottage, Stogursey, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RMA/2914/S | Royal Marine Artillery | Q Company [Supply] | Private | |
| Royal Navy | RMA/2914/S | Royal Marine Artillery | L Company | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis G Nurton | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Maria Nurton nee Jones | mother | ||
| William Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Nurton | brother | 1881 | |
| Fanny Nurton | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elsie Jane Nurton nee Warner | wife | 15th August 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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The Grave of William James NurtonThe grave of William James Nurton and his wife Florence Elsie Jane Nurton nee Warner, with credit and thanks to the Find a Grave website's Janice Dennis
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record 2914 William James Nurton - Royal Marine Artillery | Keith22624 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Williton Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Exmoor Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| Find a Grave website entry for William James Nurton | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Grave of William James Nurton | Keith22624 |
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