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We remember James Westwood-Henderson
We remember James Westwood-Henderson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
John Henderson
Source:8629613
1882
1884
1886
sibling
Kate Henderson
Source:8629613
1886
1888
sibling
William Henderson
Source:8629613
1888
1893
sibling
Andrew Henderson
Source:8629613
1893
1896
sibling
Margaret Henderson
Source:8629613
1896
1901
employment
Draper
Perth
United Kingdom
Source:8629613
2nd April 1901
1901
location
Cherry Bank School Masters House, Perth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8629613
2nd April 1901
1909
commission
Unknown
Source:6991132
1st December 1909
1911
employment
Insurance Inspector
London
United Kingdom
Source:8629612
2nd April 1911
1911
location
41 College Court Mansions, Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8629612
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:6979847
7th December 1914
1914
marriage
Marjorie Marion Gray Wilson
Source:6979847
7th December 1914
1923
marriage
Phyllis Irene Hazel Williams
Source:7742655
1923
1938
dates
Age 54
Source:6979860
31st March 1938
1938
marriage
Valerie Malpas Alder
Source:6979860
31st March 1938
1953
dates
Age 69
Source:6979267
6th July 1953
service
British Army
Major
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1833145
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:1833145
1953
death
Not War Related
Cerebral haemorrhage
Seaton
United Kingdom
Source:6979267
6th July 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Westwood-Henderson |
| Source | 6979267 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 College Court Mansions, Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Cherry Bank School Masters House, Perth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie | mother | ||
| John Henderson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Henderson | brother | 1893 | |
| John Henderson | brother | 1882 | |
| Kate Henderson | sister | 1886 | |
| Margaret Henderson | sister | 1896 | |
| William Henderson | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Marion Gray Wilson | wife | 7th December 1914 | |
| Valerie Malpas Alder | wife | 31st March 1938 | |
| Phyllis Irene Hazel Williams | wife | 1923 |
Media
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Maj Westwood-HendersonOn horseback drilling recruits at Hyde Park in 1914/15
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Des42319 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Des42319 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Des42319 | |
| 1911 Census of England and Wales | Des42319 | |
| 1901 Census of Scotland | Des42319 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Maj Westwood-Henderson | Des42319 |
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