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We remember William Chestney
We remember William Chestney
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Job
Source:9444823
1879
1882
1884
sibling
George
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1884
1890
sibling
Arthur
Source:9444823
1890
service
British Army
Private
3845
Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Source:793949
service
British Army
Private
GS 69135
Royal Fusiliers
Source:793949
1917
death
France
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9th December 1917
burial
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Chestney |
| Source | 793949 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3845 | Royal Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | GS 69135 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Chestney | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | brother | 1890 | |
| George | brother | 1884 | |
| Job | brother | 1879 |
Media
Media
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War Memorial All Saints Church, Stanhoe, Norfolknames of the three Chestney brothers can be seen
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Communities
Communities
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The villages of Stanhoe and nearby Barwick in NorfolkMore about The villages of Stanhoe and nearby Barwick in Norfolk
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Public Family Tree for Chestney family | Janet2378 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial All Saints Church, Stanhoe, Norfolk | Janet2378 |
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