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We remember William Day
We remember William Day
Timeline
Timeline
1858
1888
marriage
Jane Keziah Morgan
Source:8866396
28th July 1888
1892
children
George Newns Day
Source:8866411
1892
1893
children
Jane Keziah Day
Source:8866411
29th December 1893
1895
children
Florrie Matilda Day
Source:8866411
16th May 1895
1896
children
Wilkliam Gladstone Day
Source:8866411
14th July 1896
1897
children
Ernest Edward Day
Source:8866411
16th August 1897
1901
employment
Cattleman on Farm
Source:8866411
1901
1901
location
Ravenstone, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8866411
1901
1911
location
Church Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8866396
1911 - 1916
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8866396
22nd September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8866396
23rd January 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gastralgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8866396
23rd January 1916
service
British Army
Private
SS/16982
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:8866396
1921
death
Age 63
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8866420
1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Day |
| Source | 5113437 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 - 1916 | |
| Ravenstone, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SS/16982 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Newns Day | son | 1892 | |
| Jane Keziah Day | daughter | 29th December 1893 | |
| Florrie Matilda Day | daughter | 16th May 1895 | |
| Wilkliam Gladstone Day | son | 14th July 1896 | |
| Ernest Edward Day | son | 16th August 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Keziah Morgan | wife | 28th July 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-22 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record of William Day | Howard41513 | |
| 1901 Census of England | Howard41513 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Howard41513 |
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