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We remember Walter Edward Jenkins
We remember Walter Edward Jenkins
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
sibling
Annie
Source:8855894
1881
1889
sibling
Herbert
Source:8855894
1889
1891
location
Little Mountain, Pentrobin, Hawarden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8855930
1891
1893
sibling
Louise
Source:8855894
1893
1898
sibling
Albert
Source:8855894
1898
1901
marriage
Lavinia Williams
Source:8855905
11th April 1901
1902
children
Elizabeth Ann
Source:8855894
24th January 1902
1903
children
Eleanor
Source:8855894
16th July 1903
1905
children
Ellis Thomas
Source:8855894
5th August 1905
1908
children
Frank
Source:8855894
28th June 1908
1909
children
Steven Llewellyn
Source:8855894
1st August 1909
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:8855938
1911
1911
location
Derby Place, Caergwrle, Flintshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8855938
1911
1911
children
Amy
Source:8855894
30th August 1911
1914
children
Constance
Source:8855894
3rd March 1914
1915
location
22 Doe Quarry Terrace, Dinnington, Rotherham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8855894
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
24280
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:8855894
26th May 1915
1916
death
The Somme
France
Source:7428516
3rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7428516
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Jenkins |
| Source | 7428516 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Doe Quarry Terrace, Dinnington, Rotherham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Derby Place, Caergwrle, Flintshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Little Mountain, Pentrobin, Hawarden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24280 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | daughter | 24th January 1902 | |
| Eleanor | daughter | 16th July 1903 | |
| Ellis Thomas | son | 5th August 1905 | |
| Steven Llewellyn | son | 1st August 1909 | |
| Frank | son | 28th June 1908 | |
| Amy | daughter | 30th August 1911 | |
| Constance | daughter | 3rd March 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah E | mother | ||
| Frank Jenkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert | brother | 1889 | |
| Albert | brother | 1898 | |
| Annie | sister | 1881 | |
| Louise | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia Williams | wife | 11th April 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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