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We remember William Berriman Nicholls
We remember William Berriman Nicholls
Timeline
Timeline
1870
1894
marriage
Bessie Grenfell Hollow
Source:9134819
24th January 1894 - 20th May 1917
1894
children
William B Nicholls
Source:9135313
1894
1916
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
D/1284
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS VALIANT
Source:9134819
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
D/1284
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9134752
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
D/1284
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Vivid
Source:9134752
1917
death
Source:9134752
20th May 1917
burial
Cornwall
United Kingdom
New D. 1I
Source:9134752
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Berriman |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Nicholls |
| Source | 9134762 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | D/1284 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | D/1284 | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Vivid | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | D/1284 | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS VALIANT | Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Nicholls | son | 1894 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Josiah Nicholls | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Grenfell Hollow | wife | 24th January 1894 |
Media
Communities
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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Service Records | Anne23518 | |
| Find a grave | Anne23518 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 |
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