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We remember William James Gilmour
We remember William James Gilmour
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1909
marriage
Louise Bove
Source:8727764
28th October 1909
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:8727760
8th November 1915
1915
employment
Gardener
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8727760
8th November 1915
1915
location
The Lodge, Uplands, Romsey Road, Winchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8727764
8th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:8727760
19th November 1915
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:9019280
8th February 1919
1919
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9019280
8th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
66677
Royal Garrison Artillery
183 Siege Battery
Source:9019259
14th February 1919
1919
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9019259
14th February 1919
1939
employment
Gardener
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9019241
29th September 1939
1939
location
Dawn House Cottage, Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9019241
29th September 1939
marriage
Louise Bove
Source:9019241
service
British Army
Gunner
66677
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1352657
1972
death
Basingstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8727755
1972
burial
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8727755
1972
dates
Age 87
Source:8727755
8th May 1972
1972
location
3 St John's Hospital, Winchester
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8727755
8th May 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Gilmour |
| Source | 8727760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St John's Hospital, Winchester | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 8th May 1972 | |
| Dawn House Cottage, Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| The Lodge, Uplands, Romsey Road, Winchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 66677 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 66677 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 183 Siege Battery | Gunner |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Bove | wife | 28th October 1909 | |
| Louise Bove | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-08 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William Gilmour France 1917In uniform with his unit, a posed group, placard says "Somewhere in France". Written on rear of postcard it says Bill in France 1917 Artillery (trench mortars).
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William James GilmourWilliam (Bill) Gilmour in civilian clothes in posed photograph when young man before First World War.
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George and Jane GilmourProfessional photograph of William' s parents George and Jane.Contributed by:
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Google Street View of The LodgeGoogle Street View image of The Lodge, 45 Romsey Road, Winchester, where William lived, as gardener to the large adjacent house called Uplands. Uplands was demolished some years ago and nurses accommodation built in its place, for the nearby Royal Hampshire County Hospital.Contributed by:
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WWI Service Record Protection CertificateImage of The National Archives record of WWI Service Record Protection certificate for William J Gilmour.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Burials | Michael96811 | |
| Short Service - Enlistment | Michael96811 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment | Michael96811 | |
| 1939 Register for William J Gilmour | Michael96811 | |
| Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity | Michael96811 | |
| WWI Service Record Statement as to Disability | Michael96811 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Gilmour France 1917 | Michael96811 | |
| William James Gilmour | Michael96811 | |
| George and Jane Gilmour | Michael96811 | |
| Google Street View of The Lodge | Michael96811 | |
| WWI Service Record Protection Certificate | Michael96811 |
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