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We remember William George Challis
We remember William George Challis
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:7474122
1st July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
11136
Devonshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7474122
1st July 1916
1916
location
10, Block S, Peabody Avenue, Pimlico, London.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7474122
1st July 1916
1916
location
2, Stewarts Grove, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7474122
1st July 1916
marriage
M.a. Challis
Source:7474122
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the battle of the Somme, with 8th Division, attacking Mash valley, between Ovillers and La Boiselle
Sth of Ovillers, Somme
France
Source:7474122
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 1 C
Source:7474122
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Challis |
| Source | 7474122 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Block S, Peabody Avenue, Pimlico, London. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1916 | |
| 2, Stewarts Grove, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11136 | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. A. Challis | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.a. Challis | wife |
Media
Media
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Peabody Estate War memorialStone Cross In Memorium 1914 - 1918. Affixed to the wall on the Peabody estate in Pimlico.
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Officers and Men of the 2nd Devons who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 2nd Devons who died 1/7/1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Estate War memorial | Mike50482 |
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