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We remember William John Curtis
We remember William John Curtis
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Roselea Curtis
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1894
1896
1897
sibling
Annie Curtis
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1897
1899
sibling
Clifford Curtis
Source:6625798
1899
1901
sibling
Sarah Curtis
Source:6625798
1901
1903
sibling
George Curtis
Source:6625798
1903
1905
sibling
Lydia Curtis
Source:6625798
1905
1907
sibling
Kate Curtis
Source:6625798
1907
1914
employment
Collier
Tirpentwys Colliery co
Source:6992251
4th July 1914
1914
enlistment
Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:6992251
4th July 1914
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:6625699
27th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:6625699
27th March 1916
1917
marriage
Catherine Ann Lamrick
Source:6630123
9th April 1917
service
British Army
Private
2124
1/2nd Monmouthshire Regiment
Source:1066938
location
Plasycoed Hotel, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6625806
location
Robin Hood Inn, Cwmnantddu, Abersychan, Pontypool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6625806
1971
death
Not War Related
Cause was pneumoconiosis and chronic bronchitis accompanied by cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction
Newport
United Kingdom
Source:1066938
15th December 1971
burial
Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:1066938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Curtis |
| Source | 1066938 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasycoed Hotel, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Robin Hood Inn, Cwmnantddu, Abersychan, Pontypool | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2124 | 1/2nd Monmouthshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Curtis | father | ||
| Mary Jane Curtis | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselea Curtis | sister | 1894 | |
| Annie Curtis | sister | 1897 | |
| Clifford Curtis | brother | 1899 | |
| Sarah Curtis | sister | 1901 | |
| George Curtis | brother | 1903 | |
| Lydia Curtis | sister | 1905 | |
| Kate Curtis | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ann Lamrick | wife | 9th April 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-07-27 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-07-04 | Congregationalist |
Media
Media
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William CurtisEnlarged and tinted this photo was hung in frame at the family home. The original black and white photo was taken in 1914 at Oswestry before the regiment embarked for France, and is one of a series posted here.
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Young volunteers for war 1914Will Curtis is standing third from the left. These six soldiers were volunteers in the 2nd Monmouthshire regiment raised in Pontypool. Their identities are unknown, although one of them may have had the surname Crimins.Contributed by:
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Will Curtis in uniform with cap, 1914William Curtis, a private in the 2nd Monmouthshire Batallion, 1914 Taken at Oswestry during training before embarcation to FranceContributed by:
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William Curtis in uniform seated holding hat 1914William Curtis, a private in the 2nd Monmouthshire Batallion, 1914 Taken at Oswestry during training before embarcation to FranceContributed by:
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William Curtis - original of later coloured photoWilliam Curtis, a private in the 2nd Monmouthshire Batallion, 1914 Taken at Oswestry during training before embarcation to FranceContributed by:
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Armentieres 1914May contain William Curtis, but cannot positively be identified. This photo was labelled "Armentieres 1914" by my grandfather. The 2nd Mons saw their first action in that area.Contributed by:
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William Curtis in civilian clothes after the warWilliam Curtis after he warContributed by:
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William Curtis about 1970Will Curtis in later life after retirement from coalmining at Tirpentwys pit in PontypoolContributed by:
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Will Curtis on horsebackTaken about 1902 this photo is of my grandfather, Will Curtis aged about 6. His father, John Curtis is also present. The photo was kept in Will's wallet during his lifetime. The tranquil peace of Edwardian Wales shows no indication of the horrors to come.Contributed by:
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Will Curtis 1914 - facial portraitCropped from larger tinted photo. Taken in Oswestry in 1914 where the 2nd Mons were training prior to leaving for France.
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Record of Enlistment in Territorial ArmyOfficial record of enlistment in territorial armyContributed by:
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Curtis Family c 1907This photo is of Will's parents and all twelve brothers and sisters. It is taken outside the Plasycoed Hotel Pontypool in about 1907. Will is the eldest boy and stands second from the right.Contributed by:
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Will's parents c 1906John and Mary Jane Curtis, the parents of Will, taken about 1906Contributed by:
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Tirpentwys CollieryThis is the coal mine which 18 year old Will left to join the army in 1914. He returned to the mine in 1916 and spent the rest of his working life there.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Richard25987 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Richard25987 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Richard25987 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard25987 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard25987 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Richard25987 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blog giving secondary evidence and photos | Richard25987 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Curtis | Richard25987 | |
| Young volunteers for war 1914 | Richard25987 | |
| Will Curtis in uniform seated 1914 | Richard25987 | |
| Will Curtis in uniform with cap, 1914 | Richard25987 | |
| William Curtis in uniform seated holding hat 1914 | Richard25987 | |
| William Curtis - original of later coloured photo | Richard25987 | |
| Armentieres 1914 | Richard25987 | |
| William Curtis in civilian clothes after the war | Richard25987 | |
| William Curtis about 1970 | Richard25987 | |
| Will Curtis on horseback | Richard25987 | |
| Will Curtis 1914 - facial portrait | Richard25987 | |
| Comrades Membership Certificate 1918 | Richard25987 | |
| Record of Enlistment in Territorial Army | Richard25987 | |
| Curtis Family c 1907 | Richard25987 | |
| Will's parents c 1906 | Richard25987 | |
| Tirpentwys Colliery | Richard25987 |
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