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We remember William Thomas Griffiths
We remember William Thomas Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
North Western Hotel, Llandovery
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260360
1901
1911
location
North Western Hotel, Llandovery
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260353
1911
1920
marriage
Grace Willis
Source:9260523
1920
1920
marriage
Source:9260523
1920
service
British Army
Private
22923
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1480365
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Griffiths
Source:9260353
sibling
John Griffiths
Source:9260353
1979
death
Not War Related
Talgarth Mental Hospital, Breconshire
United Kingdom
Source:9260334
Source:9395500
8th December 1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 9260334 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Western Hotel, Llandovery | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| North Western Hotel, Llandovery | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22923 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Thomas Griffiths | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Griffiths | sister | ||
| John Griffiths | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wife | 1920 | ||
| Grace Willis | wife | 1920 |
Media
Media
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Entry in family bibleThis is the entry from the family bible showing the date of birth (4 July 1897) written by Thomas Griffiths (father) and death (8 December 1979) written by Batchie James née Griffiths (sister).Contributed by:
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Willie Griffiths on furlough in LlandoveryText: "... is with the Ordnance Corps. Both he [Edgar Roderick] and Willie Griffiths, son of Mr. T. Griffiths (London Welsh Battalion) are on furlough at Llandovery".Contributed by:
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Returning home on sick furloughText: Private Willie Griffiths, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (son of Mr. T. Griffiths, North Western Hotel), is returning home this week on sick furlough, having been wounded in France.Contributed by:
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Presentation to Willie GriffithsText: LLANDOVERY. At a meeting of the Reception Committee, held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, the Mayor (Mr. Pryse Rice. Llwynybrain) presiding, Private Willie Griffiths, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Griffiths, North Western Hotel, was the recipient of a present. Private Griffiths has been through some hard fighting in France. w he re he was severely wounded. The presentation was made by Major Stewart, D.S.O., Llanfair-ar-v-Bryn.Contributed by:
Alathea13662
Communities
Communities
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Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of HonourMore about Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of Honour
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Family, friends and comrades of Emlyn James and Batchie née GriffithsMore about Family, friends and comrades of Emlyn James and Batchie née Griffiths
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alathea13662 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alathea13662 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family tree record for William Thomas James | Alathea13662 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Willy Griffiths | Alathea13662 | |
| Entry in family bible | Alathea13662 | |
| Willie Griffiths on furlough in Llandovery | Alathea13662 | |
| Returning home on sick furlough | Alathea13662 | |
| Presentation to Willie Griffiths | Alathea13662 |
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