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We remember Wilfred Glaves
We remember Wilfred Glaves
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ernest Glaves
Source:6187032
1881
1884
sibling
Minnie Glaves
Source:8661836
1884
1885
sibling
Olive Glaves
Source:8661836
1885
1887
sibling
George Glaves
Source:8661836
1887
1889
sibling
Matthew Glaves
Source:6187032
1889
1890
1891
location
Widdop Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8661836
April 1891
1893
sibling
Ambrose Glaves
Source:8661738
1893
1895
sibling
Mabel Glaves
Source:8661738
1895
1901
location
Widdop Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8661738
April 1901
1911
employment
Loco Engine Cleaner
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8661739
April 1911
1911
location
3 Widdop Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8661739
April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
501925
Inland Water Transport Royal Engineers
Source:6187032
1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:6187032
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:6187032
11th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6187032
7th February 1916
1916
events
Punishment
Military Discipline
Source:6187032
2nd July 1916
1922
discharge
Source:6187032
1922
1923
marriage
Elsie Sugden
Source:8661740
January 1923
service
British Army
Sapper
149715
Royal Engineers
Source:1359322
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/501925
Royal Engineers
Source:1359322
1932
death
Not War Related
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8661455
Source:6187032
April 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Glaves |
| Source | 1359322 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Widdop Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Widdop Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Widdop Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 149715 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/501925 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 501925 | Inland Water Transport Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Tom Glaves | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Glaves | brother | 1889 | |
| Ernest Glaves | brother | 1881 | |
| Minnie Glaves | sister | 1884 | |
| George Glaves | brother | 1887 | |
| Olive Glaves | sister | 1885 | |
| Mabel Glaves | sister | 1895 | |
| Ambrose Glaves | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Sugden | wife | January 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | 5'9" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Rachel34343 | |
| IWT - RE football team 1916 | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Glaves | Rachel34343 |
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