William Ernest Gadsby
Service Number
S4/090761
Military Unit
Army Service Corps
Date of birth
Date of Death
09 Sep 1918 (Age unknown)
Place of Birth
Sheffield Yorkshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
According to the notice of his death in the local paper, William Ernest was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Gadsby, 154(?) Logan Street, Bulwell, and formerly of Vernon Street, Bulwell. He was married to Lilian (Lily).
Military History
He died in Bangalore and is buried in Bangalore (Hosur Road) Cemetery (Plot 8. Row T. Grave 19). He qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Extra Information
Nottingham Post notice (abridged), 21 October 1918: 'Gadsby. Died abroad October 9th Private WE Gadsby, husband of Lily Gadsby and eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Gadsby, 154(?) Logan Street, Bulwell, late Vernon Street.'
His widow, Lilian, was his sole legatee.
Photographs
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