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We remember William Cross
We remember William Cross
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Lizzie Cross
Source:8646701
1876
1882
sibling
Ada Lucy Cross
Source:8646704
1882
1884
sibling
Margaret Cross
Source:8646701
1884
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8646701
1891
1891
location
Shippon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8646701
1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8646704
1901
1901
location
St Johns Terrace, Abingdon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8646704
1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8646715
1911
1911
employment
College Servant Domestic
Radley College
Radley, Abingdon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8646715
1911
1911
location
Radley College, Radley, Abingdon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8646715
1911
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:8646611
25th October 1915
1915
employment
Butler
United Kingdom
Source:8646694
October 1915
1915
enlistment
Abingdon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8646611
25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
61351
Royal Garrison Artillery
35th Siege Battery
Source:8646694
25th October 1915 - 1919
1915
location
12 Winterbourne Road, Abingdon, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8646694
25th October 1915
1916
events
Disembarkation
Overseas movement
Boulogne
France
Source:8646694
19th March 1916 - 19th March 1916
1916
appointments
Paid Lance Bombardier
Source:8646694
22nd December 1916 - 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8646694
23rd December 1916 - 31st December 1916
1918
appointments
Acting Bombardier
Source:8646694
6th March 1918 - 15th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:8646694
15th March 1918 - 22nd July 1918
1918
marriage
Emma E. Cross nee Johnson
Source:8647301
1918
1919
appointments
1st Class Signaller
Source:8646694
7th January 1919
appointments
Signaller Telephonist
Source:8646694
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8646616
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8646616
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cross |
| Source | 1033780 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Winterbourne Road, Abingdon, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th October 1915 | |
| Radley College, Radley, Abingdon, Berkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Shippon, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| St Johns Terrace, Abingdon, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 61351 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 35th Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A. Cross | mother | ||
| William C. Cross | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Cross | sister | 1876 | |
| Margaret Cross | sister | 1884 | |
| Ada Lucy Cross | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma E. Cross nee Johnson | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon men who served in WW1: CROSS, William. | Andrew43023 |
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