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We remember Samuel Fenton
We remember Samuel Fenton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
7 Cooper Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250214
24th June 1896
1898
sibling
Thomas Fenton
Source:9250215
1898
1900
sibling
Joseph Fenton
Source:9250215
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9250215
31st March 1901
1901
location
45 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250215
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Alice Fenton
Source:9250216
1903
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9250216
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice to Wheelwright
Source:9250216
2nd April 1911
1911
location
65 Littleton Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250216
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9250211
30th November 1915
1915
employment
Gas Worker
Source:9250211
30th November 1915
1915
enlistment
West Bromwich
United Kingdom
Source:9250211
30th November 1915
1915
location
84 Sams Lane, West Bromwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250211
30th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
20923
South Staffordshire Regiment
3rd Reserve Battalion
Source:9250211
25th January 1916 - 24th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
55208
Durham Light Infantry
25th Works Company
Source:9250211
25th November 1916 - 9th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
55208
Durham Light Infantry
3rd Agricultural Company
Source:9250211
10th March 1917 - 29th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
Labour Corps
360 Reserve Employment Company
Source:9250211
30th June 1917 - 8th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
281404
Labour Corps
407 Agricultural Company
Source:9250211
9th October 1917 - 25th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
281404
Labour Corps
505 Agricultural Company
Source:9250211
26th January 1918 - 25th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9250211
25th February 1919
1920
marriage
Rosanna Formerly Rose Hannah Gillard nee Wilcox
Source:9250222
1920
1939
dates
Age 43
Source:9250222
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Glass Packer & Crane Driver
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9250222
29th September 1939
1939
location
13 Gladstone Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9250222
29th September 1939
1965
dates
Age 69
Source:9250227
1965
1965
death
West Bromwich, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9250227
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Fenton |
| Source | 9249892 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Gladstone Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 45 Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 65 Littleton Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Cooper Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th June 1896 | |
| 84 Sams Lane, West Bromwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th November 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55208 | Durham Light Infantry | 25th Works Company | Private | |
| British Army | 55208 | Durham Light Infantry | 3rd Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | Labour Corps | 360 Reserve Employment Company | Private | ||
| British Army | 281404 | Labour Corps | 407 Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | 281404 | Labour Corps | 505 Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | 20923 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 3rd Reserve Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Fenton nee Henn | mother | ||
| Thomas Fenton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fenton | brother | 1898 | |
| Joseph Fenton | brother | 1900 | |
| Alice Fenton | sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Formerly Rose Hannah Gillard nee Wilcox | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-30 | 5'11" |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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