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We remember William John Howell
We remember William John Howell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5502238
21st May 1914 - 11th February 1919
1914
service
British Army
Driver
809022 (formerly 58922)
Royal Field Artillery
No 3 Depot RFA
Source:5502238
14th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Wels, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:5502238
19th August 1914
1914
events
Fighting in the Ranks
Military Discipline
France
Deprived 1 days pay
Source:5502238
28th September 1914
1914
events
AWOL
Military Discipline
France
AWOL 0000 18/10/14 - 1130 10/10/14
Deprived 1 days pay
Source:5502238
18th October 1914
1915
events
Not complying with an order
Military Discipline
France
Deprived 2 days pay
Source:5502238
15th January 1915
1915
events
Late for parade
Military Discipline
France
Deprived 3 days pay
Source:5502238
14th February 1915
1915
events
Refusing to obey an order
Military Discipline
France
72 hours detention
Source:5502238
16th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
14 DAC
Source:5502238
23rd March 1915
1915
events
Insolence to an NCO
Military Discipline
France
5 days field punishment No 2
Source:5502238
21st May 1915
1915
events
Insubordinate lanuage
Military Discipline
France
28 days field punishment No1
Source:5502238
27th May 1915
1915
events
Improper language to an NCO
Military Discipline
France
4 days field punishment No 1
Source:5502238
1st June 1915
1915
events
Neglect of duty
Military Discipline
France
7 days field punishment No1
Source:5502238
16th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Driver
39th Trench Mortar Battery
Source:5502238
22nd January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
14 X Trench Battery
Source:5502238
10th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted NYD Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502238
18th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted NYD Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502238
21st March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
18th DAC
Source:5502238
23rd March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted NYD Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502238
28th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
83rd Brigade, RFA
B Battery
Source:5502238
26th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted NYD Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502238
23rd June 1916
1916
events
Mistreatment of a horse
Military Discipline
France
14 days field punishment No1
Source:5502238
24th November 1916
1917
events
Absent from Roll Call
Military Discipline
France
4 days field punishment No2
Source:5502238
16th September 1917
1917
events
Committing a nuisance
Military Discipline
France
7 days field punishment No2
Source:5502238
15th December 1917
1917
events
Committing a nuisance
Military Discipline
France
7 days field punishment No2
Source:5502238
22nd December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted PUO
Hospital/Institution
Source:5502238
10th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Driver
18th DAC
Source:5502238
29th July 1918
1918
marriage
Gertrude Olive Dean
Source:5502238
17th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Driver
83rd Brigade, RFA
B Battery
Source:5502238
12th October 1918
1919
events
Insolence to an NCO
Military Discipline
France
5 days field punishment No2
Source:5502238
21st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5502238
12th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Driver
Dispersal Centre
Fovant
Source:5502238
12th February 1919
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:5502238
service
British Army
Driver
89022
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1989180
sibling
Robert
Source:5502238
sibling
Joseph
Source:5502238
sibling
Arthur
Source:5502238
sibling
Kirsty
Source:5502238
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Howell |
| Source | 5502238 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 89022 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 809022 (formerly 58922) | Royal Field Artillery | No 3 Depot RFA | Driver | |
| British Army | 14 DAC | Driver | |||
| British Army | 39th Trench Mortar Battery | Driver | |||
| British Army | 14 X Trench Battery | Driver | |||
| British Army | 18th DAC | Driver | |||
| British Army | 83rd Brigade, RFA | B Battery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 18th DAC | Driver | |||
| British Army | 83rd Brigade, RFA | B Battery | Driver | ||
| British Army | Dispersal Centre | Fovant | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anne Howell | mother | ||
| John Howell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | brother | ||
| Joseph | brother | ||
| Arthur | brother | ||
| Kirsty | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Olive Dean | wife | 17th September 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-24 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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