William James Sansom
Service Number
25569
Military Unit
7th Bn Leicestershire Regiment
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
06 Oct 1917 (23 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
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Family History
Father: William John Sansom of 10 Padley Hill, Mansfield. His brother, Harry, was killed on 07/06/1917.
Military History
Sergeant William James Sansom, enlisted in February 1916, he gave his age as 19 years and 332 days. he served with the 7th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment and was killed in action on 6th October 1917. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Extra Information
One of his brothers, Pte. Harry Sansom, 8th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment, was killed in action on 7th June 1917. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate.
Photographs
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