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We remember William Belshaw
We remember William Belshaw
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Jeanie Belshaw
Source:9246127
1875
1876
1878
sibling
Edward Belshaw
Source:9246127
1878
1880
sibling
John Belshaw
Source:9246127
1880
1881
location
8 Anderson Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9246127
2nd April 1881
1881
location
9 West Scotland Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9246127
7th April 1881
1883
sibling
Charlotte Belswaw
Source:9246127
1883
1888
sibling
Thomas Belshaw
Source:9246127
1888
1890
sibling
Sarah
Source:9246127
1890
1911
employment
House Painter
Source:9246127
2nd April 1911
1911
location
94 West Scotland Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9246127
2nd April 1911
service
South African Services
Corporal
1367
3rd South African Infantry
Source:9128776
1916
death
Killed in Action
Delville Wood, Somme
France
Source:9128774
18th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Belshaw |
| Source | 9128773 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Anderson Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1881 | |
| 9 West Scotland Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th April 1881 | |
| 94 West Scotland Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 1367 | 3rd South African Infantry | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Belshaw | mother | ||
| William Belshaw | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Belshaw | brother | 1878 | |
| John Belshaw | brother | 1880 | |
| Jeanie Belshaw | sister | 1875 | |
| Charlotte Belswaw | sister | 1883 | |
| Thomas Belshaw | brother | 1888 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1890 |
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Communities
Communities
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In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval MemorialMore about In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval Memorial
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South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916More about South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916
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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 | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC external link | Janet2378 | |
| Pollokshields Church of Scotland Book of Remembrance | TheirName75010 |
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