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We remember William Friendship
We remember William Friendship
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Frederick Thomas Friendship
Source:9361157
1882
1886
1888
sibling
Charles Richard Friendship
Source:9361157
1888
1890
sibling
Harry Friendship
Source:9361157
1890
1891
location
Buddle Street, Hatherleigh, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9361168
1891
1893
sibling
Alice Jane Friendship
Source:9361157
1893
1900
sibling
Stanley Alfred Friendship
Source:9361157
1900
1901
employment
Farm Boy
Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9361157
1901
1901
location
Bank Cottages, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9361157
1901
1903
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9361170
February 1903
1903
employment
Farm Lad
Source:9361170
1903
1905
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
224412
Vivid I
Source:9361170
28th February 1905 - 13th March 1905
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Shaugh Prior, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9361149
1911
1911
location
Shaugh Mills, Shaugh Prior, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9361149
1911
1913
marriage
Eliza Ellen Bertha Legg
Source:9361184
1913
1917
service
British Army
Private
27122
Somerset Light Infantry
7th Battalion
Source:7057329
30th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
23706
Devonshire Regiment
Source:1262852
location
The Bank, Colebrook, Plympton, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7057329
1917
death
Killed in Action
battalion came under heavy enemy fire, a retreat was ordered but they suffered heavy losses
France
Source:7057329
Source:9361185
30th November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7057329
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Friendship |
| Source | 1262852 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Cottages, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Buddle Street, Hatherleigh, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Shaugh Mills, Shaugh Prior, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| The Bank, Colebrook, Plympton, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23706 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 224412 | Vivid I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| British Army | 27122 | Somerset Light Infantry | 7th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Friendship | mother | ||
| John Friendship | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Thomas Friendship | brother | 1882 | |
| Charles Richard Friendship | brother | 1888 | |
| Harry Friendship | brother | 1890 | |
| Alice Jane Friendship | sister | 1893 | |
| Stanley Alfred Friendship | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ellen Bertha Legg | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Light Hazel | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-01-01 | 5'4" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Pippa26713 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism of William Friendship | Pippa26713 | |
| Battalion War Diary for 7th Somerset Light Infantry | Pippa26713 |
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We remember William Friendship
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