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We remember William Henry Harmston
We remember William Henry Harmston
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
John
Source:9113104
1880
1882
sibling
May
Source:9113104
1882
1884
sibling
Ethel
Source:9113099
1884
1887
sibling
Minnie
Source:9113104
1887
1889
sibling
Helen K
Source:9113099
1889
1889
sibling
Nellie
Source:9113104
1889
1892
1895
sibling
Daisy
Source:9113099
1895
1901
location
Devonshire Mews North, St Marylebone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9113104
1901
1911
employment
Stove Fitter Improver
Source:9113099
1911
1911
location
7 Penryn St St Pancras N W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9113099
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9112639
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
2239
London Regiment
6th Battalion (City of London) Rifles
Source:9113092
2nd September 1914 - 5th July 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:9113096
31st August 1915
1916
discharge
Source:9112639
5th July 1916
1919
marriage
Lily M Allaway
Source:9113110
1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Harmston |
| Source | 9113102 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Penryn St St Pancras N W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Devonshire Mews North, St Marylebone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2239 | London Regiment | 6th Battalion (City of London) Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Edwin Harmston | father | ||
| Sophia E | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel | sister | 1884 | |
| Helen K | sister | 1889 | |
| Daisy | sister | 1895 | |
| John | brother | 1880 | |
| May | sister | 1882 | |
| Minnie | sister | 1887 | |
| Nellie | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily M Allaway | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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6th City BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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1914-1915 Star letterArmy Service Records from Lives of the First World WarContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 6th City Badge | Susan26537 | |
| Attestation | Susan26537 | |
| Next of kin | Susan26537 | |
| Medals and wounds | Susan26537 | |
| 1914-1915 Star letter | Susan26537 |
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