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We remember William Gelling
We remember William Gelling
Timeline
Timeline
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9446483
17th August 1914 - 17th February 1916
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9446483
1914 - 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9446483
3rd March 1916
service
British Army
Gunner
30466
Royal Defence Corps
Source:9446483
service
British Army
Gunner
30466
Royal Field Artillery
7th Battery
Source:9446483
sibling
James Gelling
Source:9446483
sibling
Albert
Source:9446483
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Gelling |
| Source | 9446478 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30466 | Royal Defence Corps | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 30466 | Royal Field Artillery | 7th Battery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gelling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Gelling | brother | ||
| Albert | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Pale Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Certificate of DischargeGelling's certificate of discharge for when he originally enlisted in 1903. Red pen states he reenlisted.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison154121 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Discharge | Alison154121 |
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