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We remember William John Jenkins
We remember William John Jenkins
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1892
dates
Age 20
Source:7738665
4th August 1892
1892
service
British Army
Private
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Depot
Source:7738665
6th August 1892 - 27th November 1892
1892
service
British Army
Private
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:7738665
28th November 1892 - 20th October 1893
1893
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:7738665
21st October 1893 - 2nd September 1894
1894
service
British Army
Corporal
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:7738665
3rd September 1894 - 5th August 1896
1896
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
2 Battalion
Source:7738665
6th August 1896 - 27th June 1898
1898
service
British Army
Serjeant
3634
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Source:7738665
28th June 1898 - 18th July 1903
1903
marriage
Annie Hunt
Source:7738665
4th February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Serjeant
3634
Army Reserve
Source:7738665
19th July 1903 - 3rd August 1904
1904
discharge
Source:7738665
3rd August 1904
1904
dates
Age 32
Source:7738665
8th August 1904
1904
employment
Gardener
Source:7738665
8th August 1904
1904
service
British Army
Serjeant
3634
General Service Infantry - Army Reserve
Source:7738665
8th August 1904
1904
location
Hawthorne View, Vicarage Road, Alton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7738665
8th August 1904
1908
discharge
Source:7738665
7th August 1908
1914
dates
Age 42
Source:7738665
11th September 1914
1914
employment
Gardener
Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7738665
11th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:7738665
11th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
446367
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Depot
Source:7738665
11th September 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
location
Hussar, Victoria Road, Aldershot
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7738665
11th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
446367
Royal Welch Fusiliers
11th
Source:7738665
14th September 1914 - 12th November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7738665
5th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
446367
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
9th
Source:7738665
13th November 1915 - 1st December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
446367
Labour Corps
Source:7738665
2nd December 1917 - 28th February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
446367
Labour Corps
Source:7738665
2nd December 1917
1919
discharge
Source:7738665
28th February 1919
1919
location
47 Waterloo Road, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7738665
28th February 1919
1934
dates
Age 62
Source:7738653
1934
service
British Army
Serjeant
14774
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:2095444
1934
death
Unknown
Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7738653
1934
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Jenkins |
| Source | 7738658 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Waterloo Road, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th February 1919 | |
| Hawthorne View, Vicarage Road, Alton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th August 1904 | |
| Hussar, Victoria Road, Aldershot | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14774 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 446367 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 446367 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 11th | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 2 Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3634 | Royal Welch Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3634 | Army Reserve | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 446367 | Labour Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3634 | General Service Infantry - Army Reserve | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 446367 | Labour Corps | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 446367 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 9th | Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hunt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Hunt | wife | 4th February 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey - Brown | Black grey - Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 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 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David33064 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David33064 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David33064 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David33064 |
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