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We remember Alexander William Clissold
We remember Alexander William Clissold
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
employment
labourer, saw mills
Source:5487409
1911
1911
location
Eastcombe, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:5487416
1911
1915
location
Old Hills, Eastcombe, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:5487416
1915
1917
hospitalisation
GSW scalp/bomb wound, head/scars on left side of head
Hospital/Institution
Source:5487416
1917
1917
discharge
Source:5487416
29th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
241085
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:862684
1919
death
Unknown
Severely wounded in the head August 14th 1917, also suffered from phthisis - considered aggravated by service.
Cashes Green Hospital, Stroud
United Kingdom
Source:9556088
Source:5487416
13th April 1919
sibling
Ellen Christena Clissold
Source:5487409
sibling
Edward James Clissold
Source:5487409
sibling
George Edwards Clissold
Source:5487409
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Clissold |
| Source | 862684 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcombe, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Old Hills, Eastcombe, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 241085 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsey Sussanah Clissold | mother | ||
| Edward James Clissold | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Christena Clissold | sister | ||
| Edward James Clissold | brother | ||
| George Edwards Clissold | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Camilla1017 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 'Stroud News' | Camilla1017 |
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