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We remember William Edmund Hellyer
We remember William Edmund Hellyer
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1886
sibling
Mabel E Hellyer
Source:6649816
1886
1891
location
East Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6649836
5th April 1891
1899
employment
Carpenter's Apprentice
H A Smith
Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6649768
1899 - 1904
1901
location
Cardigan House, 36 East Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6649816
31st January 1901
1901
employment
Apprentice Carpenter
Source:6649816
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Frances Ellen Allen
Source:6649768
26th April 1910
1910
children
Rosina Mabel Hellyer
Source:6649768
12th July 1910
1911
employment
Carpenter
Source:6649798
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Cardigan House, East Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6649798
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Carpenter
Source:6649768
4th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6649768
4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
61973
Royal Engineers
Source:6649768
4th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1826231
25th July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6649768
17th September 1915 - 23rd September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right arm fracture
Hospital/Institution
Source:6649768
20th February 1916
1919
discharge
Source:6649768
2nd March 1919
1920
marriage
Mary Gale
Source:6650331
1920
1922
children
Pamela M Hellyer
Source:6650368
1922
1954
location
74 East Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6650411
1954
appointments
Carpenter Superior
Source:6649768
location
74 East Street, Selsey, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6650342
location
Cardigan House, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6649768
1961
death
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6650342
27th December 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edmund |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Hellyer |
| Source | 6649768 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 East Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1954 | |
| 74 East Street, Selsey, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Cardigan House, 36 East Street, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st January 1901 | |
| Cardigan House, East Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Cardigan House, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| East Road, Selsey, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 61973 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina Mabel Hellyer | daughter | 12th July 1910 | |
| Pamela M Hellyer | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hillyer | father | ||
| Rose Ann Tozer | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel E Hellyer | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ellen Allen | wife | 26th April 1910 | |
| Mary Gale | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-04 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - SelseyMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - Selsey
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Men (and Women) of the Manhood - SidleshamMore about Men (and Women) of the Manhood - Sidlesham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for William's Parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 Census for William's Parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| Probate | Yvonne27542 | |
| Birth registration of William's second chilld | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Kelly's Directory for Selsey | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1918 Kelly's Directory for Selsey | Yvonne27542 | |
| Kelly's Directory of Chichester, Selsey and Neighbourhood 1954 | Yvonne27542 |
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