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We remember Stephen Henry Canham
We remember Stephen Henry Canham
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:7656797
1896
1915
marriage
Amy Baxter
Source:7656796
5th April 1915 - 1st January 1918
1915
children
Charles Stephen Canham
Source:7656797
16th April 1915
1916
employment
Sheet Metal Worker
Source:7656797
1916
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7656797
25th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
17460
Rifle Brigade
15th Battalion
Source:7656797
25th April 1916 - 27th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
45746
Machine Gun Corps
Source:7656797
28th July 1916 - 18th October 1919
1918
internment
pow
Source:7656797
29th May 1918 - 15th December 1918
service
British Army
Private
45746
Machine Gun Corps
Source:703506
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen Henry |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Canham |
| Source | 7656797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45746 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 17460 | Rifle Brigade | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 45746 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Stephen Canham | son | 16th April 1915 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Baxter | wife | 5th April 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stuart12032 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Canham murder: love and betrayal | Stuart12032 |
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