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We remember William James Tanner
We remember William James Tanner
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Albert Tanner
Source:8651897
1890
1892
sibling
Louie Tanner
Source:8651897
1892
1896
1898
sibling
Reginald Tanner
Source:8651897
1898
1901
sibling
Harry R Tanner
Source:8651897
1901
1901
location
Avening Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8651895
April 1901
1906
sibling
Fred Tanner
Source:8651897
1906
1911
employment
Office Boy
Swindon, Wilts
United Kingdom
Source:8651897
April 1911
1911
location
196 Cricklade Road Gorse Hill Swindon Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8651897
April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:8651884
1st July 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8651885
11th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Cause of discharge: Medically unfit
Hospital/Institution
Source:8651885
13th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8651885
17th May 1916
service
British Army
Private
22649
Wiltshire Regiment
No. 1 Infantry Works Company
Source:8651884
1916
death
Unknown
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8651884
1st July 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Kidd's. 12. 6 1/2.
Source:8651884
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Tanner |
| Source | 8651885 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Cricklade Road Gorse Hill Swindon Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Avening Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22649 | Wiltshire Regiment | No. 1 Infantry Works Company | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Tanner | mother | ||
| Edward Tanner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Tanner | brother | 1890 | |
| Louie Tanner | sister | 1892 | |
| Reginald Tanner | brother | 1898 | |
| Harry R Tanner | brother | 1901 | |
| Fred Tanner | brother | 1906 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Kingston Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Records | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilts Regt Badge | Bryan5462 |
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