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We remember James William Canham
We remember James William Canham
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Thirza Canham
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11th August 1879
1880
sibling
Annie Laura Canham
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3rd October 1880
1882
sibling
Mary Eliza Canham
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1882
1884
sibling
Charles Arthur Canham
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14th March 1884
1886
1888
sibling
Harriet Rebecca Canham
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1888
1890
sibling
Emma Alice Canham
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27th September 1890
1893
sibling
Susanna Canham
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30th September 1893
1910
children
Jessie stevenson
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22nd April 1910
1912
marriage
Adelaide Rachel stevenson
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23rd March 1912 - 28th June 1918
1912
children
Ethel May canham
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16th August 1912
1913
children
Violet Mabel canham
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12th October 1913
1915
enlistment
norwich,norfolk
United Kingdom
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21st January 1915
1915
children
Edith Frances canham
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16th June 1915
1915
children
George William Kitchener canham
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16th June 1915
1918
hospitalisation
pains in back,neck and cough
Hospital/Institution
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20th June 1918
service
British Army
Private
10/21090
Border Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
18494
Norfolk Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
307216
Royal Engineers
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service
British Army
Private
WR 22910
Royal Engineers
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1918
death
War Related Sickness
died at 8.15 due to brocho pneumonia
France
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28th June 1918
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10/21090 | Border Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 18494 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 307216 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | WR 22910 | Royal Engineers | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie stevenson | stepdaughter | 22nd April 1910 | |
| Ethel May canham | daughter | 16th August 1912 | |
| Violet Mabel canham | daughter | 12th October 1913 | |
| Edith Frances canham | daughter | 16th June 1915 | |
| George William Kitchener canham | son | 16th June 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Smith | mother | ||
| William Canham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirza canham | sister | 11th August 1879 | |
| Annie Laura canham | sister | 3rd October 1880 | |
| Mary Eliza canham | sister | 1882 | |
| Charles Arthur canham | brother | 14th March 1884 | |
| Harriet Rebecca canham | sister | 1888 | |
| Emma Alice canham | sister | 27th September 1890 | |
| Susanna canham | sister | 30th September 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Rachel stevenson | wife | 23rd March 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Peter34996 |
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