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We remember William Chilvers
We remember William Chilvers
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Chilvers |
| Source | 799518 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/10187 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/10187 | Norfolk Regiment | Lance Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John chilvers | son | 1899 | |
| Frederick Roberts chilvers | son | 30th August 1901 | |
| Henry chilvers | son | 29th September 1903 | |
| Albert chilvers | son | 26th October 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William chilvers | father | ||
| Amelia curson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George chilvers | brother | 1880 | |
| Maud chilvers | sister | 1881 | |
| George chilvers | brother | 1882 | |
| May chilvers | sister | 1884 | |
| Amelia chilvers | sister | 1887 | |
| Henry chilvers | brother | 1889 | |
| Ellen chilvers | sister | 1891 | |
| Laura chilvers | sister | 1894 | |
| Fred chilvers | brother | 1895 | |
| Edith chilvers | sister | 1896 | |
| Edith Violet chilvers | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Elizabeth rackham | wife | 1897 |
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Communities
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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