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We remember William Colbourne
We remember William Colbourne
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Harriett Colbourne
Source:8577553
1865
1867
sibling
Annie Colbourne
Source:8577553
1867
1871
sibling
Elizabeth Colbourne
Source:8577553
1871
1873
1873
sibling
Minnie Colbourne
Source:8577553
1873
1879
sibling
James Colbourne
Source:8577553
1879
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:8577551
3rd April 1881
1881
location
27 Cleveland Street, Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577551
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Charles Colbourne
Source:8577553
1883
1885
sibling
George Henry Colbourne
Source:8577553
1885
1888
sibling
Isaac Colbourne
Source:8577553
1888
1891
dates
Age 18
Source:8577553
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Miner
A local colliery
Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8577553
5th April 1891
1891
location
27 Cleveland Street, Dudley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577553
5th April 1891
1896
marriage
Harriett Colbourne nee Parkes
Source:8577554
14th September 1896
1901
dates
Age 27
Source:8577663
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Brass Caster (Bedstead)
A Bedstead Manufacturer
Rowley Regis, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577663
31st March 1901
1901
location
240 Halesowen Road, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8577663
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 38
Source:8577618
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Dataller in Mine
Probably Morton Colliery
Morton near Stonebroom Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577554
2nd April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Stonebroom, near Alfreton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8577554
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Alfreton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577618
27th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4137
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment)
3/6th Battalion
Source:8577618
27th February 1915 - 9th August 1915
1915
dates
Age 42
Source:8577618
9th August 1915
1915
death
Not War Related
William died in hospital after being knocked down by a motor taxi on his way to report to camp ready for an inspection by a senior rank officer the next day. He was in his 42 year.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8577618
9th August 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Colbourne |
| Source | 8542452 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Halesowen Road, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 27 Cleveland Street, Dudley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 27 Cleveland Street, Dudley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| High Street, Stonebroom, near Alfreton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4137 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) | 3/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Colbourne | mother | ||
| William Colbourne | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Colbourne | sister | 1865 | |
| Annie Colbourne | sister | 1867 | |
| Elizabeth Colbourne | sister | 1871 | |
| Minnie Colbourne | sister | 1873 | |
| James Colbourne | brother | 1879 | |
| Charles Colbourne | brother | 1883 | |
| George Henry Colbourne | brother | 1885 | |
| Isaac Colbourne | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Colbourne nee Parkes | wife | 14th September 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Dark brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-27 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Stonebroom War MemorialWar memorial plaque St Peter's church Stonebroom Derbyshire
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stonebroom War Memorial | Keith22624 |
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