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We remember William Joseph Handrahan
We remember William Joseph Handrahan
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
dates
Age 1
Source:9100272
2nd October 1897
1911
location
St George in the East Union - Industrial School, 10 Green Street, Manor Park, London, E7 8LH
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9100254
2nd April 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:9100231
13th November 1911
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9100231
4th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9100231
4th April 1919
1921
children
William J Handrahan
Source:9100242
1921
1921
marriage
Ethel E Whitmill
Source:9100260
1921
service
British Army
Corporal
9628
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1835141
service
British Army
Corporal
10704
South Wales Borderers
Source:1835141
location
2 Egerton Road, Greenwich, London SE10
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1835141
1970
death
Hillingdon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9100272
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Joseph |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Handrahan |
| Source | 9100272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Egerton Road, Greenwich, London SE10 | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| St George in the East Union - Industrial School, 10 Green Street, Manor Park, London, E7 8LH | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9628 | Machine Gun Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10704 | South Wales Borderers | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Handrahan | son | 1921 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel E Whitmill | wife | 1921 |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers Cap BadgeSouth Wales Borderers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Hendrahan.Contributed by:
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Machine Gun Corps Cap BadgeMachine Gun Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Hendrahan.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Hendrahan.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Harold Gillies plastic surgery archives from WW1 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal & Victory Medal | Keith1947 | |
| South Wales Borderers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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