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We remember William Henry Adkin
We remember William Henry Adkin
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
179 Hurst Grove, Queens Park, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9138035
1901
1917
employment
Gun Makers Assistant
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9138035
1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
194648
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9138034
1917
1952
death
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9138042
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Adkin |
| Source | 9138035 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Hurst Grove, Queens Park, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 194648 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Frederick Adkin | father | ||
| Annie E Adkin | mother |
Media
Media
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Royal Artillery Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by William Henry Adkin.
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated 1953 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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