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We remember William John Vincent
We remember William John Vincent
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
employment
Under Game-Keeper
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
April 1891
1901
employment
Bricklayer's labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
April 1901
1911
employment
Gardener
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
April 1911
1914
employment
Nurseryman
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
1914
1914
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1045
Norfolk Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9088210
September 1914
1914
discharge
Source:9088210
2nd November 1914
1914
death
Not War Related
He had been suffering from Chronic Bright's Disease for many years
Heacham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9088210
30th December 1914
burial
Norfolk
United Kingdom
In North-East part
Source:9086975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Vincent |
| Source | 9088210 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1045 | Norfolk Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Vincent | father | ||
| Edith Vincent, nee Goulding | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Gravestone Heacham Churchyard, NorfolkNE part. Inscription at base chosen by his sister, Mrs Ethel Wright 'HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT SO GREAT A SALVATION'
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone Heacham Churchyard, Norfolk | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 |
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