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We remember William Mcgregor Spence
We remember William Mcgregor Spence
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1899
dates
Age 12
Source:9388072
1899
1901
location
West Lodge, Walker on Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9388080
31st March 1901
1911
education
boarder in Overton
Berkhamsted School
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9388072
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Overton House, Berkhamsted School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9388072
2nd April 1911
1917
service
Indian Army
Second Lieutenant
Reserve of Officers
Source:9388068
3rd November 1917
service
Indian Army
Captain
11th Sikh Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9388166
1926
death
Unknown
Accidental death on military service in Aden
Aden
Yemen
Source:9388166
26th June 1926
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Mcgregor |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Spence |
| Source | 9388063 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton House, Berkhamsted School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| West Lodge, Walker on Tyne, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | Reserve of Officers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | 11th Sikh Regiment | 4th Battalion | Captain |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette: Commissioned into Indian Army | Peter6648 | |
| British India Office: probate records | Peter6648 |
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