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We remember William Thomas Hudson
We remember William Thomas Hudson
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1888
sibling
Mary
Source:8810292
1888
1889
sibling
Agnes Hudson
Source:9536871
29th October 1889
1891
location
William Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8810299
1891
1893
sibling
Esther
Source:8810292
1893
1901
location
William Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8810300
1901
1911
location
29 William Street, Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8810301
1911
1914
marriage
Mary Cotgreave
Source:9536810
28th November 1914
1915
employment
French polisher
Source:8810292
1915
1915
children
Ronald William
Source:8810292
29th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
46113
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:8810292
December 1915
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8810292
17th November 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
shot by a sniper
nr the Shamerun Bend of River Tigris, Mesopotamia
Iraq
Source:7430738
Source:8810292
20th December 1916
burial
Iraq
Source:7430738
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Hudson |
| Source | 7430738 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 William Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| William Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| William Street, Chester, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46113 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald William | son | 29th April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Hudson | father | ||
| Mary Green | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | sister | 1888 | |
| Esther | sister | 1893 | |
| Agnes Hudson | sister | 29th October 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cotgreave | wife | 28th November 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1885-08-15 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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New War Memorial in St Werburgh's Church, ChesterNew War Memorial in St Werburgh's Church, Chester dedicated 6th November 2018.
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Baptism Register 1885 St. Francis, ChesterBaptism register provides date of birth and the names of parentsContributed by:
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Baptism Register 1889 St. Werburgh's ChesterBaptism register provides evidence of sister Agnes who died Jul 1890Contributed by:
John141401
Communities
Communities
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St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, ChesterMore about St Werburgh's Roman Catholic Parish, Chester
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "We Shall Remember Them" | Harper140899 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New War Memorial in St Werburgh's Church, Chester | Harper140899 | |
| Baptism Register 1885 St. Francis, Chester | John141401 | |
| Baptism Register 1889 St. Werburgh's Chester | John141401 |
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