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We remember William J Axon
We remember William J Axon
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1888
children
Florence Oxon
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1888
1893
children
Edward Oxon
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1893
1896
children
Minnie Oxon
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1896
1897
children
Jessie Oxon
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1897
1898
children
Mary Oxon
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1898
1917
dates
Age 50
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6th January 1917
employment
Yard Labourer.
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marriage
Sarah Oxon
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service
British Army
Pioneer
119909
Royal Engineers
8th Labour Battalion.
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location
31 Islington Street Altrincham Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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1917
death
Died of wounds
Rouen Seine - Martime.
France
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6th January 1917
burial
Rouen Seine - Martime.
France
Grave Ref. O.N.I.9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Axon |
| Source | 110779 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Islington Street Altrincham Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 119909 | Royal Engineers | 8th Labour Battalion. | Pioneer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Oxon | daughter | 1888 | |
| Edward Oxon | son | 1893 | |
| Minnie Oxon | daughter | 1896 | |
| Jessie Oxon | daughter | 1897 | |
| Mary Oxon | daughter | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Oxon | wife |
Media
Media
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Altrincham War MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.
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Altrincham War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during The First World War.Contributed by:
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St. Margaret's Church Altrincham.Pioneer William Joshua Axon is commemorated on the Memorial Panel inside the church.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.More about St Margaret's Altrincham And Dunham Churches.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Desmond1478 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham War Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Altrincham War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| St. Margaret's Church Altrincham. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pioneer William Joshua Axon. | Desmond1478 |
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