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We remember William Frederick Howard
We remember William Frederick Howard
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Harold P. Howard
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1890
1890
1891
dates
Age 2
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5th April 1891
1891
location
03. Oxford Terrace. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Jesse B. Howard
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1893
1895
sibling
Lilian F. Howard
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1895
1897
sibling
Winifred Howard
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1897
1899
sibling
Stuart R. Howard
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1899
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9375686
31st March 1901
1901
location
13. Boundary Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1908
dates
Age 19
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9th October 1908
1908
employment
Blacksmith
United Kingdom
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9th October 1908
1908
enlistment
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9375707
9th October 1908
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9375691
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
10071
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chatham Barracks. Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9375691
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Winifred Isabel Whitby
Source:8564312
17th January 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10071
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8564312
13th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded in right shoulder
Hospital/Institution
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31st October 1914
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
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29th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
10071
South Wales Borderers
Source:9434553
18th May 1918
1920
discharge
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6th October 1920
1920
location
56 Cage Lane. Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
other group residence address
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6th October 1920
1942
dates
Age 52
Source:9375728
1942
1942
location
01104. Springfield. Hampden, Massachusetts
United States
their own address
Source:9375728
1942 - 1976
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
40434
Labour Corps
Source:1981960
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
62573
Liverpool Regiment
Source:1981960
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3903110
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8564312
1976
death
Not War Related
Massachusetts.
United States
Source:9375700
February 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Frederick |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Howard |
| Source | 1981960 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01104. Springfield. Hampden, Massachusetts | United States | their own address | 1942 - 1976 | |
| 03. Oxford Terrace. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 13. Boundary Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 56 Cage Lane. Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 6th October 1920 | |
| Chatham Barracks. Chatham Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40434 | Labour Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 62573 | Liverpool Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3903110 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10071 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 10071 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Acting Corporal | ||||
| British Army | 10071 | South Wales Borderers | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M. | mother | ||
| William F. Howard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold P. Howard | brother | 1890 | |
| Jesse B. Howard | sister | 1893 | |
| Lilian F. Howard | sister | 1895 | |
| Winifred Howard | sister | 1897 | |
| Stuart R. Howard | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Isabel Whitby | wife | 17th January 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The History of the South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1918 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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