Burgess, William Grice
Regiment: Imperial Yeomanry
Rank: Private
Service No: 1322
Boer War service: 2 Feb 1900 to 10 Jun 1901
Date of enlistment: 4 Jan 1900
Date of discharge: 18 Jun 1901
Reason for discharge: Termination of engagement
Other information: William’s brother, Frank, also served in the Boer War.
Born: In 1865 in Whitchurch, Shropshire
Family: He was one of nine children born to John and Mary Ellen Burgess. No marriage can be traced for William
Residence: In 1871 and 1881 he was living at the Fox and Goose, Green End, Whitchurch where his father was the publican. In 1891 he was serving in South Africa. After returning from the Boer War, in 1901 he lived at 14 Richmond Terrace, Station Road, Whitchurch
Employment: He was an auctioneer when he enlisted
Death: 17 May 1958, aged 91, at Clifton Nursing Home, Whitchurch and was buried in Whitchurch cemetery on 21 May the same year.
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