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We remember William Dadson
We remember William Dadson
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
The Rocks, East Malling, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483844
1881
1891
location
The Rocks, East Malling, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483838
1891
1901
location
The Walnut Tree Inn, Ditton, Kent
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9483832
1901
1903
children
Frank Dadson
Source:9483599
4th October 1903
1911
location
Haste Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9483830
1911
1915
marriage
Rosa Reed
Source:9483599
26th July 1915
1916
enlistment
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9483599
5th June 1916
1916
location
The Quarries, Boughton, Monchelsea, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9483599
5th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/16950
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Home Home Service Garrison Battalion
Source:9483599
27th July 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
48114
Suffolk Regiment
1st (Reserve) Garrison Battalion
Source:9483599
2nd February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
45432
Northamptonshire Regiment
No 7 Infantry Labour Coy
Source:9483599
15th March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
86541
Labour Corps
145 Coy
Source:9483599
14th May 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
86541
Labour Corps
572nd Agricultural Company
Source:9483599
20th March 1918 - 21st March 1919
1919
location
Prospect Place, East Farleigh, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9483599
21st March 1919
1963
death
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9483852
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Dadson |
| Source | 1075664 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haste Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Prospect Place, East Farleigh, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st March 1919 | |
| The Quarries, Boughton, Monchelsea, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th June 1916 | |
| The Rocks, East Malling, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| The Rocks, East Malling, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Walnut Tree Inn, Ditton, Kent | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 48114 | Suffolk Regiment | 1st (Reserve) Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/16950 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Home Home Service Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 45432 | Northamptonshire Regiment | No 7 Infantry Labour Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 86541 | Labour Corps | 145 Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 86541 | Labour Corps | 572nd Agricultural Company | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Dadson | son | 4th October 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | mother | ||
| Nicholas Dadson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Reed | wife | 26th July 1915 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Boughton Monchelsea, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1901 census Ditton, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch England Births and Christenings | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1891 census East Malling, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census East Malling, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD Death Mar 1963 for William Dadson | Bearsted33934 |
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