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We remember William Charles Church
We remember William Charles Church
Duplicate of Wm C Church
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
Emily Marie
Source:8962720
1893
1898
sibling
Albert Arnold
Source:8962720
1898
1900
sibling
Frederick Oscar
Source:8962720
1900
1901
location
Durham Street, Lambeth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8962717
1901
1906
sibling
Edith
Source:8962720
1906
1911
employment
Messenger
Civil Service
Source:8962720
1911
1911
location
194 Kennington Road, Lambeth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8962720
1911
1912
enlistment
Source:8962751
16th January 1912
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot wound to hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8962770
25th May 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8962765
14th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to chest
Hospital/Institution
Source:8962770
15th September 1916
1917
employment
Civil Servant
Source:8962760
1917
1918
location
56, Hurley Road, Kenington
United Kingdom
Source:8962763
December 1918
employment
Civil Servant
Inland Revenue Somerset House
Source:8962764
service
British Army
Serjeant
1269, 320095
London Regiment
6th (City of Lodon) Battalion ( Rifles)
Source:8962749
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Church |
| Source | 810601 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Kennington Road, Lambeth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 56, Hurley Road, Kenington | United Kingdom | known December 1918 | ||
| Durham Street, Lambeth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1269, 320095 | London Regiment | 6th (City of Lodon) Battalion ( Rifles) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie | mother | ||
| William H Church | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | sister | 1906 | |
| Emily Marie | sister | 1893 | |
| Albert Arnold | brother | 1898 | |
| Frederick Oscar | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | blue | fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'9" |
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Description 1917British Army Service records extract showing description in 1917. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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1918British Army Service records extract from 1917. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medal AwardsBritish Army Service records extract showing medal awards. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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WoundsBritish Army Service records extract showing wounds. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Next of KinBritish Army Service records extract showing next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical ReportBritish Army Service records extract showing medical report. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical Report 2British Army Service records extract. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt W. Church | Susan26537 | |
| Description 1917 | Susan26537 | |
| 1918 | Susan26537 | |
| Attestation | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Awards | Susan26537 | |
| Wounds | Susan26537 | |
| Next of Kin | Susan26537 | |
| Company | Susan26537 | |
| Medical Report | Susan26537 | |
| Medical Report 2 | Susan26537 |
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We remember William Charles Church
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