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We remember Walter Griffiths
We remember Walter Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1913
marriage
Nora Irene Griffiths nee James
Source:7723163
21st December 1913
1915
appointments
Wheelwright (Smith)
Source:7723047
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Newport, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:7723047
11th December 1915
1915
location
14 Duckpool Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7723047
11th December 1915
1916
appointments
Blacksmith - Proficient
Source:7723168
3rd May 1916 - 30th June 1917
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
WR275517
Royal Engineers
Second Reserve Battalion
Source:7723058
3rd May 1916 - 2nd January 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
167548
Royal Flying Corps
Source:7723047
9th June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR295529
Royal Engineers
Source:7723058
3rd January 1917 - 7th October 1918
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7723110
3rd January 1917 - 7th October 1918
1917
events
Punishment for going AWOL
Military Discipline
Salonika
Greece
Punishment was 1 day Confined to Barracks under open arrest
Source:7723119
5th March 1917
1917
appointments
Blacksmith - Skilled
Source:7723168
1st July 1917 - 31st March 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Illnesses contracted
Hospital/Institution
Source:7723124
28th October 1917 - 2nd November 1917
1918
appointments
Blacksmith - Superior
Source:7723168
1st April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Illnesses contracted
Hospital/Institution
Source:7723124
5th October 1918 - 7th October 1918
1919
location
34 Fairoak Terrace, Maindee, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7723147
19th February 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
167548
Royal Engineers
Source:1479256
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/295517
Royal Engineers
Source:1479256
sibling
William Griffiths
Source:7723154
sibling
Llewellyn Griffiths
Source:7723154
sibling
Edwin Griffiths
Source:7723154
sibling
Arthur Griffiths
Source:7723154
sibling
Susan Porter
Griffiths
Source:7723154
location
their own address
Source:7723047
1918
death
Not War Related
Broncho-pneumonia complicated by pleurisy
Salonika (Thessalonika)
Greece
Source:7186827
Source:7723140
7th October 1918
burial
Greece
Source:7186827
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 1479256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Duckpool Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 34 Fairoak Terrace, Maindee, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th February 1919 | |
| their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 167548 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/295517 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR275517 | Royal Engineers | Second Reserve Battalion | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR295529 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 167548 | Royal Flying Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Griffiths | mother | ||
| William Griffiths | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Griffiths | brother | ||
| Llewellyn Griffiths | brother | ||
| Edwin Griffiths | brother | ||
| Arthur Griffiths | brother | ||
| Susan Porter nee Griffiths | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Irene Griffiths nee James | wife | 21st December 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Attestation form - Walter Griffiths 167548 RFCSigning on form - Royal Flying Corps 09-06-1916
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WO medical history form - Walter GriffithsAttestation medical history form with listed physical characteristicsContributed by:
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WW1 service dates for Walter GriffithsProvides dates of unit postings and transfersContributed by:
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Miltary History Sheet for Walter GriffithsProvides dates of war service overseasContributed by:
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Casualty Form for Walter Griffiths P1Form provides details of transfers, pay and punishments servedContributed by:
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Casualty Form for Walter Griffiths p2Provides details of illnesses, transfers and payContributed by:
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Medical report on death of Walter GriffithsTyped report from Major C W Nash RAMC, Registrar for O.C. 61st General HospitalContributed by:
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War Office receipt formLists Walter's personal effects returned to Dora. The form is signed by Dora.Contributed by:
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Statement of names and addresses of relativesProvides details of Walter Griffiths family following his deathContributed by:
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Trade and Special Qualifications formLists rise from 'Proficient' Blacksmith to 'Skilled' and finally 'Superior'Contributed by:
Steve27159
Communities
Communities
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation form - Walter Griffiths 167548 RFC | Steve27159 | |
| WO medical history form - Walter Griffiths | Steve27159 | |
| WW1 service dates for Walter Griffiths | Steve27159 | |
| Miltary History Sheet for Walter Griffiths | Steve27159 | |
| Casualty Form for Walter Griffiths P1 | Steve27159 | |
| Casualty Form for Walter Griffiths p2 | Steve27159 | |
| Medical report on death of Walter Griffiths | Steve27159 | |
| War Office receipt form | Steve27159 | |
| Statement of names and addresses of relatives | Steve27159 | |
| Details of spouse of Walter Griffiths | Steve27159 | |
| Trade and Special Qualifications form | Steve27159 |
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