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william nelson born richmond abt 1900
« on: Monday 25 April 16 14:26 BST (UK) »
I wonder if anyone in richmond or the surrounding area will have any  on a william nelson he was born abt 1900 he served in the royal artillery during ww11 and was based at catterick.

I can't find anything  from the census from 1911 and the 1939 register

any help gratefully received

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Re: william nelson born richmond abt 1900
« Reply #1 on: Monday 25 April 16 15:00 BST (UK) »
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http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=747155.

If he was serving it is possible that he had enlisted before the 1939 register was taken, he would not therefore appear on it.

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Re: william nelson born richmond abt 1900
« Reply #2 on: Monday 25 April 16 20:26 BST (UK) »
there is a James William Nelson (father William ) b 1904 Richmond Yks - he appears on 1939 still in Richmond

Do you have any other information on him - names of siblings??

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