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We remember William Edward Gower
We remember William Edward Gower
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Gower |
| Source | 1406050 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Arthur Street, Strutts Park, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Flying Corps | Lieutenant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Frewer Gower | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edward Gower | father | ||
| Florence Gower | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Herbert Noel Gower | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Known Gower nee Frewer | wife | 1921 |
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| Biographical note | Trevor65535 | |
| Biography II | Trevor65535 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Transfer to RFC | Trevor65535 | |
| Date of Commission | Trevor65535 |
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