W. BERSON, 02 July 1916
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William Berson
Born:
1885
Died:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
BER2305
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1885
Place of birth:
Leeds
Date arrived in Britain:
1885
Death
Date of death:
30 Sivan 5676 (01 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Somme, France
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
CABARET-ROUGE BRITISH CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ
Places
Addresses
Parent' Home 1901 Census:
77 North Street Leeds (31 January 1901)
Family
Siblings
Matthew Berson (male)
Albert Berson (male)
Bernard Berson (male)
Annie Berson (female)
Lizzie Berson (female)
Eva Berson (female)
Parents
Mother: Rachel Blashkey (female)
Father: Myer Berson (male)
Homefront
Occupation:
Tobacco Cutter
What was the impact of this:
Never Married
Military Record
Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
18156
Date discharged/death:
01 July 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Sustained injuries:
Killed in Action
Assignments
Regiment:
Essex Regiment
Battalion/unit:
13th Battalion
Campaigns:
Formation - 27/04/1915
Move To France - 12/11/1915
Battles Of The Somme - Battle Of Delville Wood - 25/07/1916
Killed in action 1/7/1916
Move To France - 12/11/1915
Battles Of The Somme - Battle Of Delville Wood - 25/07/1916
Killed in action 1/7/1916
Medals:
Victory medal
British War Medal
1915 Star
British War Medal
1915 Star
Roll of Honour
Gallery
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