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We remember William Phillip Joyce
We remember William Phillip Joyce
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Joseph Joyce
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1875
1881
sibling
Sarah Joyce
Source:6179065
1881
1884
sibling
Albert Joyce
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1884
1886
sibling
Frederick Joyce
Source:6179065
1886
1889
sibling
Ethel Joyce
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1889
1891
1891
dates
Age 2
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1891
1893
sibling
Lilian Joyce
Source:6179071
1893
1896
sibling
Alfred Joyce
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1896
1900
sibling
Louisa Joyce
Source:6179071
1900
1914
enlistment
Source:9129787
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1415
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2191702
26th September 1914 - 17th August 1916
1914
marriage
Annie A Booker
Source:6179036
1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2191702
1st May 1915 - 1918
1915
children
Daisy Jessie Alice Mary Joyce
Source:6179029
5th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
1415
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2191702
17th August 1916 - 6th October 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2191702
9th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
1415
Royal West Kent Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9129787
13th April 1917 - 9th October 1918
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9129787
9th October 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9129787
9th October 1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
1415
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2191702
1943
death
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6179041
1943
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1415 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 1415 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1415 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1415 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Jessie Alice Mary Joyce | daughter | 5th November 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Joyce | mother | ||
| Joseph Joyce | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Joyce | brother | 1875 | |
| Sarah Joyce | sister | 1881 | |
| Albert Joyce | brother | 1884 | |
| Frederick Joyce | brother | 1886 | |
| Ethel Joyce | sister | 1889 | |
| Lilian Joyce | sister | 1893 | |
| Alfred Joyce | brother | 1896 | |
| Louisa Joyce | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie A Booker | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Joyce.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Joyce.Contributed by:
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Royal West Kent Regiment Cap BadgeRoyal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Joyce.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Joyce.
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Carla2753 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Carla2753 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Carla2753 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Carla2753 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index, 1837-1915 | Carla2753 | |
| 1891 census | Carla2753 | |
| 1901 census | Carla2753 | |
| 1911 census | Carla2753 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal West Kent Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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