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We remember Michael Wilson Heaviside
We remember Michael Wilson Heaviside
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
Station Lane, Gilesgate, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8484259
1881
1882
sibling
Ethel Heaviside
Source:8484266
1882
1884
sibling
Annie Heaviside
Source:8484266
1884
1887
sibling
Thomas R
Source:8484266
1887
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8484266
1891
1891
location
Charles Street, Kimblesworth, Co Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8484266
1891
1902
awards
South Africa Medal and Clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:8987474
1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
11796
Royal Army Medical Coprs
Source:8987474
1902
1905
marriage
Elizabeth Heaviside nee Draper
Source:8484255
1905
1907
children
Richard Heaviside
Source:8483745
1907
1908
children
John Wilson Heaviside
Source:8483745
1908
1910
children
Annie Heaviside
Source:8483745
1910
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8483745
1911
1911
employment
Miner - Coal Hewer below ground
United Kingdom
Source:8483745
1911
1911
location
3 Mavins Buildings, Sacriston, Co Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8483745
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8484647
7th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1820301
10th June 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
9720
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:8483743
1917
1917
discharge
Source:8484647
26th December 1917
1919
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:1820301
8th June 1919
1939
location
Bloemfontein Terrace, Craghead, Stanley, Co Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8483743
1939
1939
death
War Related Sickness
Michael died following a long illness due to the effects of gas poisioning from the war.
Craghead, Stanley, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8483743
Source:8484251
26th April 1939
burial
Craghead, Stanley, Co durham
United Kingdom
Source:8483743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael Wilson |
| Initials | MW |
| Last Name | Heaviside |
| Source | 8483743 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mavins Buildings, Sacriston, Co Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Bloemfontein Terrace, Craghead, Stanley, Co Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Charles Street, Kimblesworth, Co Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Station Lane, Gilesgate, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9720 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11796 | Royal Army Medical Coprs | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| South Africa Medal and Clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Heaviside | son | 1907 | |
| John Wilson Heaviside | son | 1908 | |
| Annie Heaviside | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Heaviside | mother | ||
| John Wilson Heaviside | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Heaviside | sister | 1882 | |
| Annie Heaviside | sister | 1884 | |
| Thomas R | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Heaviside nee Draper | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Medals of Private Michael Heaviside VCAs first published in The Northern Echo Friday March 10, 2017Contributed by:
Dave1371 -
Private Michael Wilson Heaviside VCIn uniform of the Durham Ligh Infantry wearing his Victoria Cross
Contributed by:
Dave1371 -
ROLL of individuals: No. 11 GH, Kimberley, RAMCA list of soldiers from the Royal Army Medical Corps in the Second Boer War including M W Heaviside (Michael Wilson Heaviside) from Durham City who later was awarded the VC in WW1Contributed by:
Dave1371
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Gail25971 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gail25971 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Michael Heaviside VC arriving at Shield Row station | Dave1371 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Heaviside | Myko59 | |
| Michael Wilson Heaviside | Derek56938 | |
| Michael Wilson Heavisie | Derek56938 | |
| Michael Wilson Heaviside | Derek56938 | |
| Medals of Private Michael Heaviside VC | Dave1371 | |
| Private Michael Wilson Heaviside VC | Dave1371 | |
| ROLL of individuals: No. 11 GH, Kimberley, RAMC | Dave1371 |
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