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We remember William Henry King
We remember William Henry King
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
John King
Source:8606627
1884
1886
1889
sibling
Charles King
Source:8606627
1889
1890
sibling
Samuel King
Source:8606627
1890
1891
sibling
Eliza King
Source:8606627
1891
1891
location
Beer House, Edward Street, Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8609989
1891
1893
sibling
Fred King
Source:8606627
1893
1895
sibling
Thomas King
Source:8606627
1895
1901
sibling
Mary A F E King
Source:8606627
1901
1901
location
19 Edward Street, Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8606627
1901
1911
location
Barrack Road, Christchurch, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9169414
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2256594
15th August 1914
employment
Gas Fitter
Source:9170220
service
British Army
Bombardier
38260
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:2256594
location
17, New England Rd., Brighton.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9170222
1914
death
Died of wounds
Juvisy Triage (Athis-Mons)
France
Source:8603424
Source:9170220
12th September 1914
burial
Essonne
France
Military Plot. 1. 9.
Source:9170222
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 8603424 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, New England Rd., Brighton. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 19 Edward Street, Brighton, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Barrack Road, Christchurch, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Beer House, Edward Street, Brighton, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38260 | Royal Horse Artillery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza King | mother | ||
| William Henry King | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John King | brother | 1884 | |
| Charles King | brother | 1889 | |
| Samuel King | brother | 1890 | |
| Eliza King | sister | 1891 | |
| Fred King | brother | 1893 | |
| Thomas King | brother | 1895 | |
| Mary A F E King | sister | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Painting of first round fired of WWIPainting of first round fired of WWI by Dawn Waring, currently hanging in 1RHA Officers' Mess
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Painting of first round fired of WWIPainting of first round fired of WWI by Dawn Waring, currently hanging in 1RHA Officers' MessContributed by:
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Hole in the shield of the Field GunThis 13 pounder Royal Artillery Field gun fired the first British shell of the First World War. This gun fired eight rounds in half an hour and then pulled back under heavy enemy fire. The horse lost its brow band but no other injuries were sustained at that time. On 15 September 1914 the gun sustained a direct hit which killed Bombardier William King and injured 4 of the crew.Contributed by:
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St Mary Cray Times 4 Dec 1914 W H KingArticle from the local paper about the Chislehurst Postman William Henry King
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Bromley Post Office war MemorialThe War memorial that used to hang in the main Post Office In Bromley, KentContributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William King.Contributed by:
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QF 13-pdr Horse Artillery GunText from object caption, IWM North: This field gun fired the British Army’s first shell of the First World War on 22 August 1914 near Binche in Belgium during the retreat from Mons. On 15 September the gun received a direct hit which killed one crew member, Bombardier W King and injured four others during the advance from the Marne to the Aisne. A metal plate was added to cover the hole in the shield caused by the German shell. The gun remained in action until the end of the war.Contributed by:
Charlotte33
Communities
Communities
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Athis-Mons Communal Cemetery, Essonne, France. - COMPLETE.More about Athis-Mons Communal Cemetery, Essonne, France. - COMPLETE.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 | |
| CWGC - W.H. King | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Painting of first round fired of WWI | History32459 | |
| Painting of first round fired of WWI | History32459 | |
| Hole in the shield of the Field Gun | Charlotte33 | |
| St Mary Cray Times 4 Dec 1914 W H King | Suzanne90315 | |
| Bromley Post Office war Memorial | Suzanne90315 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| QF 13-pdr Horse Artillery Gun | Charlotte33 |
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