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We remember William Best
We remember William Best
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 9330732 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Parrot Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19755 | Border Regiment | 3rd | Lance Serjeant |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Best | son | 4th March 1903 | |
| Elizabeth Best | daughter | 22nd March 1907 | |
| Nancy Best | daughter | 20th February 1905 | |
| Charlie Best | son | 3rd December 1913 | |
| Ellis Best | son | 19th August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | mother | ||
| Charles Best | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret A Best | sister | 1868 | |
| Charles Best | brother | 1870 | |
| Edward Best | brother | 1879 | |
| Nancy Best | sister | 1881 | |
| Emma Best | sister | 1885 | |
| Elizabeth Best | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Barnes | wife | 16th August 1902 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-25 | 5'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
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