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We remember William Austin
We remember William Austin
Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
John Willis Austin
Source:9278837
26th February 1864
1865
sibling
Henry William Austin - Died As An Infant -
Source:9279030
1865
1866
sibling
Sarah Jane Austin
Source:9278843
13th December 1866
1869
1870
sibling
Walter Edward Austin
Source:9278846
September 1870
1871
dates
Age 2
Source:9277767
2nd April 1871
1871
location
Cottage, Whipsnade
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9277767
2nd April 1871
1874
sibling
George Austin
Source:9278852
1874
1875
sibling
Jason Austin
Source:9278950
21st December 1875
1879
education
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9279373
31st July 1879
1880
sibling
Tom Austin
Source:9278858
1880
1881
dates
Age 12
Source:9277757
3rd April 1881
1881
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Ringshall, Near Berkhamsted, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9277757
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Ringshall Top Row
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9277757
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Emily Caroline Austin
Source:9278988
19th September 1882
1885
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth Austin
Source:9278875
1885
1887
dates
Age 18
Source:9277783
2nd June 1887
1887
employment
Bricklayer
Earl Brownlow
The Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9277783
2nd June 1887
1887
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9277783
2nd June 1887
1887
service
British Army
Private
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9277783
2nd June 1887 - 24th August 1887
1887
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9277783
25th August 1887 - 14th January 1890
1889
sibling
Margaret Annie Austin
Source:9278929
24th February 1889
1890
service
British Army
Corporal
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9277783
15th January 1890 - 25th January 1892
1892
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9277783
26th January 1892 - 25th June 1892
1892
service
British Army
Sergeant
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9277783
26th August 1892 - 16th March 1899
1899
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
1790
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st, 3rd and 5th Battalions
Source:9277783
17th March 1899 - 31st May 1908
1901
marriage
Emma Davis
Source:9278711
15th January 1901
1901
children
Florence Emma Austin
Source:9278891
18th November 1901
1902
location
Lower Barracks, Chatham
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9278891
23rd March 1902
1903
children
Winifred May Austin
Source:9278708
28th May 1903
1906
children
Constance Ena Austin
Source:9278708
30th January 1906
1911
employment
Army Pensioner (Clerk)
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9277803
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Garfield Street, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9277803
2nd April 1911
1912
location
63 Victoria Road, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9277756
September 1912
1913
location
39 Bruce Grove, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9277750
September 1913
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:9279233
4th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Worcestershire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:106444
4th May 1915 - 4th April 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:106444
June 1915
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
12th Battalion
Source:9279330
5th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 48
Source:9279330
6th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9279330
6th December 1916 - 16th December 1916
1919
service
British Army
Captain
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
attached ASC Remount Depot
Source:9277400
21st January 1919
1919
location
(Absent Voter) 39 Bruce Grove, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9277744
September 1919
1920
location
6 Upper Hill Lane, Southampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9277400
21st March 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Austin |
| Source | 106444 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Absent Voter) 39 Bruce Grove, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1919 | |
| 34 Garfield Street, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 39 Bruce Grove, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1913 | |
| 6 Upper Hill Lane, Southampton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1920 | |
| 63 Victoria Road, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1912 | |
| Cottage, Whipsnade | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| Lower Barracks, Chatham | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 23rd March 1902 | |
| Ringshall Top Row | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 1790 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st, 3rd and 5th Battalions | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 12th Battalion | Temporary Captain | ||
| British Army | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | attached ASC Remount Depot | Captain |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Emma Austin | daughter | 18th November 1901 | |
| Winifred May Austin | daughter | 28th May 1903 | |
| Constance Ena Austin | daughter | 30th January 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Austin | mother | ||
| Tom Austin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Willis Austin | brother | 26th February 1864 | |
| Henry William Austin - died as an infant - | brother | 1865 | |
| Sarah Jane Austin | sister | 13th December 1866 | |
| Walter Edward Austin | brother | September 1870 | |
| George Austin | brother | 1874 | |
| Jason Austin | brother | 21st December 1875 | |
| Tom Austin | brother | 1880 | |
| Emily Caroline Austin | sister | 19th September 1882 | |
| Ellen Elizabeth Austin | sister | 1885 | |
| Margaret Annie Austin | sister | 24th February 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Davis | wife | 15th January 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Bluish or Hazel | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-06-02 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1869-04-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. William’s entry reads: AUSTIN William, 9th Bn Worcestershire Regiment.
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry WW1 Cap BadgeDuke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Cap Badge included as it was one of the regiments in which William Austin served.Contributed by:
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Worcestershire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeWorcestershire Regiment Cap Badge included as it was the regiment in which William Austin served from May 1915 to April 1916.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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The Austin Family of RingshallMore about The Austin Family of Ringshall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Worcestershire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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