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We remember William James Houchen
We remember William James Houchen
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
marriage
Emily Sarah Harlow
Source:9508378
18th November 1918
1921
children
Barbara J Houchen
Source:9508378
1921
1923
children
Muriel M Houchen
Source:9508378
1923
1928
children
Herbert William Houchen
Source:9508378
1928
service
British Army
Private
206150
Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
Source:1970499
service
British Army
Private
165671
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1970499
1973
death
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9508378
7th November 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Houchen |
| Source | 9508378 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 206150 | Buckinghamshire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 165671 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara J Houchen | daughter | 1921 | |
| Muriel M Houchen | daughter | 1923 | |
| Herbert William Houchen | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Houchen, nee Sayer | mother | ||
| Edwin James Houchen | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sarah Harlow | wife | 18th November 1918 |
Media
Media
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Short biography - see StoryRockland All Saints Village Roll of all who served - framed parchment illuminated Scroll in All Saints Church, Rockland All Saints, Norfolk. Names of the fallen are starred.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short biography - see Story | Cynthia60869 |
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