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We remember William Edward Gordon De-La-Touche Etherington
We remember William Edward Gordon De-La-Touche Etherington
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
St Pauls, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5490753
Source:5502831
16th November 1881
1903
children
Alexander Etherington
Source:5510889
1903
1905
marriage
Alice
Source:5502831
8th October 1905
1905
children
John Etherington
Source:5502831
1st December 1905
1905
marriage
Alice Ann Haythornthwaite
Source:5490472
1905
1907
children
Sarah Agnes Etherington
Source:5502831
12th August 1907
1910
children
Lily Etherington
Source:5502831
7th April 1910
1912
children
Bernard Etherington
Source:5502831
28th July 1912
1914
enlistment
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:5502831
6th August 1914
1914
location
3 Aspden Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5502831
6th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3193
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:5502831
4th September 1914 - 16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17775
East Lancashire Regiment
3rd
Source:5502831
17th December 1914 - 4th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
17775
East Lancashire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:5510346
4th February 1915
1915
discharge
Source:5502831
1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5490552
16th November 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9551430
19th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
L/9027
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5490552
19th November 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Field Ambulance diagnosis: V.D.H. (Valvular Disease Heart) following gassing.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5507213
8th December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Bombardier
9027
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Battery, 275 Brigade
Source:5507152
8th December 1917
1931
location
3 Aspden St, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5490499
14th April 1931
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
9027
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1734540
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
52023
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:1734540
1931
death
Not War Related
Died aged 50 at home 3 Aspden Street, Blackburn. Occupation: Labourer (Steam Boiler Covering) and Army Pensioner. C.O.D. was: 1a) Syncope, b) Arrhythmia, c) Myocardial degeneration. There was no p.m.
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:5490499
13th April 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward Gordon De-La-Touche |
| Initials | WEGD |
| Last Name | Etherington |
| Source | 5490751 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aspden St, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th April 1931 | |
| 3 Aspden Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9027 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 52023 | Worcestershire Regiment | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | L/9027 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 17775 | East Lancashire Regiment | 3rd | Private | |
| British Army | 3193 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 9027 | Royal Field Artillery | "D" Battery, 275 Brigade | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 17775 | East Lancashire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Etherington | son | 1st December 1905 | |
| Sarah Agnes Etherington | daughter | 12th August 1907 | |
| Lily Etherington | daughter | 7th April 1910 | |
| Bernard Etherington | son | 28th July 1912 | |
| Alexander Etherington | son | 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann | mother | ||
| William Gordon Etherington | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Haythornthwaite | wife | 1905 | |
| Alice | wife | 8th October 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | brown | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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William Edward Gordon Delatouche Etherington M.M.William Edward Gordon Delatouche Etherington in his RFA uniform.
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Discharge certificate for William EtheringtonDischarge Certificate for Lance Corporal William Etherington, 52023, Worcestershire Regiment. Dated 13th March 1919.Contributed by:
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Field Medical Card (outside)Outside of the Field Medical Card for William Etherington. 9027 RFAContributed by:
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Field Medical Card (Inside)Inside of the Field Medical Card for William Etherington 9027 RFA.Contributed by:
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Discharge Certificate 1915Discharge certificate for William Etherington 17775 East Lancashire RegimentContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Amanda3051 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Amanda3051 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Amanda3051 | |
| Baptism Record for William Edward Gordon De-la-touche Etherington | Amanda3051 | |
| Christening record | Amanda3051 | |
| Service Papers for William Etherington 17775 East Lancs Regt | Amanda3051 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Edward Gordon Delatouche Etherington M.M. | Amanda3051 | |
| Discharge certificate for William Etherington | Amanda3051 | |
| Field Medical Card (outside) | Amanda3051 | |
| Field Medical Card (Inside) | Amanda3051 | |
| Discharge Certificate 1915 | Amanda3051 |
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