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We remember William George Highland
We remember William George Highland
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1900
sibling
Mary A Highland
Source:9270912
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9270912
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Faustin Place, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270912
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9270916
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Trinity Road, Rotherhithe, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270916
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9270864
19th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Camberwell
United Kingdom
Source:9270864
19th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
L/22328
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9270864
19th April 1915 - 5th February 1919
1915
location
15 Trinity Road, Rotherhithe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270864
19th April 1915
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9270864
5th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9270864
15th February 1919
1938
marriage
Esther E Long
Source:9270920
1938
1940
location
19 Acorn Walk, Rotherhithe, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9270921
7th September 1940
1940
dates
Age 45
Source:9270921
8th September 1940
1940
death
Civilian war death
Injured 7 September 1940, at Keeton's Road School, Bermondsey; died at Guy's Hospital.
Southwark, London
United Kingdom
Source:9270921
Source:9270918
8th September 1940
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9270921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Highland |
| Source | 9270864 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Trinity Road, Rotherhithe, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 15 Trinity Road, Rotherhithe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th April 1915 | |
| 19 Acorn Walk, Rotherhithe, Southwark, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th September 1940 | |
| 23 Faustin Place, Rotherhithe, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/22328 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Highland | mother | ||
| William Highland | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Highland | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther E Long | wife | 1938 |
Media
Media
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Memorial at Camberwell GreenFor those who died during the Second World War.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial at Camberwell Green | Jonathan101862 |
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