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We remember William Doble
We remember William Doble
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1901
marriage
Mary Ann Salter
Source:9594556
30th June 1901 - 16th June 1902
1902
children
William Salter Doble
Source:9594346
3rd June 1902
1903
marriage
Emma Doble
Source:9594527
23rd September 1903
1904
children
Eva Edna Doble
Source:9594346
14th August 1904
1907
children
Ethel Mabel Doble
Source:9594505
7th February 1907
1909
children
Ralph Hooper Doble
Source:9594346
16th May 1909
1914
enlistment
Plymouth, Devon
Source:9594651
1914
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9594777
1st January 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9594738
18th February 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
1064
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1651557
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
1064
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1651557
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
276064
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1651557
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
575561
Labour Corps
Source:1651557
service
British Army
GS/108
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1651557
1927
death
Not War Related
Hemyock, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9594709
23rd January 1927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Doble |
| Source | 1651557 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1064 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1064 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 276064 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 575561 | Labour Corps | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | GS/108 | Royal Fusiliers |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Salter Doble | son | 3rd June 1902 | |
| Eva Edna Doble | daughter | 14th August 1904 | |
| Ralph Hooper Doble | son | 16th May 1909 | |
| Ethel Mabel Doble | daughter | 7th February 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Walkley | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Doble | wife | 23rd September 1903 | |
| Mary Ann Salter | wife | 30th June 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-12 | 5'10" |
Media
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1911 England CensusWilliam Doble with his 2nd wife, Emma, and 3 of his 4 children
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Page 2929 from army pension recordsProvides service dates for pension paymentsContributed by:
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National Probate Calendar 1858-1966Details of probate administration on death of William DobleContributed by:
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DCM Citation for William DobleWhile serving with the Royal Garrison ArtilleryContributed by:
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William's letter to War OfficeWilliam's (successful) request to the War Office for additional pension as a result of his DCM awardContributed by:
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Proceedings on Discharge papersWhen William was discharged after full 21 years service with RGAContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England Census | Steve27159 | |
| Military history sheet | Steve27159 | |
| Military History sheet | Steve27159 | |
| Service record - Welch Regiment | Steve27159 | |
| Page 2929 from army pension records | Steve27159 | |
| Attestation Papers | Steve27159 | |
| National Probate Calendar 1858-1966 | Steve27159 | |
| Chelsea Pension papers | Steve27159 | |
| DCM Citation for William Doble | Steve27159 | |
| William's letter to War Office | Steve27159 | |
| Medal Index card | Steve27159 | |
| Proceedings on Discharge papers | Steve27159 |
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