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We remember William Herbert Chance
We remember William Herbert Chance
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
location
9 York Place, Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8973851
April 1911
1914
marriage
Beatrice Alice Hardman
Source:8691744
September 1914
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8666418
1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
4127
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:8666418
1915 - 27th May 1916
1915
children
Colin Chance
Source:8691748
June 1915
employment
Postal Staff
General Post Office
Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8691761
1916
death
Died of wounds
Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8666417
Source:8666418
27th May 1916
burial
Worcester, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
4544.
Source:8666417
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Herbert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Chance |
| Source | 8666417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 York Place, Worcester, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4127 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Chance | son | June 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Chance | mother | ||
| Herbert Chance | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Alice Hardman | wife | September 1914 |
Media
Media
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Grave in WorcesterThe grave of Rifleman William Herbert Chance in St John's Cemetery, Worcester. (image 02/2017)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War OneMore about Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War One
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Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 'Hell's Valley': Vimy Ridge 21 - 22 May 1916More about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 'Hell's Valley': Vimy Ridge 21 - 22 May 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Postal District Roll of Honour | Valerie34433 | |
| Worcester Postal District War Memorial | Valerie34433 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Worcester | DR117137 |
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