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We remember William James Christmas
We remember William James Christmas
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
location
High Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
Source:9334354
31st March 1901
1906
children
Emily
Source:9334367
1906
1906
children
Rose
Source:9334371
1906
1906
marriage
Emily Rose Gates
Source:9334365
1906
1911
location
8 North Street, Alfriston
United Kingdom
Source:9334360
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
421
Royal Engineers
Sussex (F) Reserve
Source:9333881
service
British Army
Private
238186
Prince of Wales' Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
21st Battalion
Source:9333881
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:9333883
Source:9333881
5th January 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot II, Row A, Grave 9
Source:9333883
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Christmas |
| Source | 9333881 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 North Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| High Street, Alfriston | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 421 | Royal Engineers | Sussex (F) Reserve | ||
| British Army | 238186 | Prince of Wales' Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | 21st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | daughter | 1906 | |
| Rose | daughter | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rose Gates | wife | 1906 |
Media
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Names of the men of Alfriston with their RegimentMemorial at Alfriston Church, the gold cross denotes the names of those who died
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The names of the men who served in both World WarMemorial at Alfriston Church,the men,with their Regiments, the gold cross denotes the names of those who died
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Remembered with HonourPrivate W J Christmas, West Yorkshire Regiment, is buried in Tilloy British Cemetery, France.Contributed by:
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Alfriston War MemorialW James Christmas is commemorated on the memorial plaque situated inside St Andrew's Parish Church, Alfriston.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Names of the men of Alfriston with their Regiment | Hazel53187 | |
| The names of the men who served in both World War | Hazel53187 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Alfriston War Memorial | John72644 |
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We remember William James Christmas
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