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We remember William J Lacey
We remember William J Lacey
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1892
sibling
Albert Edward Lacey
Source:8702894
1892
1899
sibling
Beatrice Florence Lacey
Source:8702894
1899
1901
sibling
Evealine E Lacey
Source:8702825
1901
1906
sibling
Alfred Harold
Source:8702906
1906
1908
employment
Butcher
Source:8702777
1908
1908
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8702778
29th September 1908
1908
service
British Army
Acting Bombadier
52586
Royal Horse & Field Artillery
14th Battery
Source:8702777
29th September 1908
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8702772
1911
1911
location
Sialkot Punjab
India
military residence address
Source:8702772
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2290645
5th August 1914
1914
location
Theatre of War
France
military residence address
Source:2290645
5th August 1914
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
52586
Royal Horse Artillery
14th Headquarters
Source:8702964
5th September 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8702964
18th September 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8702964
5th October 1916
1917
children
Winfred Joan Lacey
Source:8702908
1917
1917
marriage
Edith Annie Wimbury
Source:8702870
June 1917
1920
children
Ronald William Lacey
Source:8702913
1920
1920
dates
Age 20
Source:8702778
1920
1920
service
British Army
Sig. Sgt
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:8702778
1920
1925
children
Nora May Lacey
Source:8702917
9th January 1925
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
52586
Royal Horse Artillery
Source:2290645
1949
death
Not War Related
Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:8702893
1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Lacey |
| Source | 2290645 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sialkot Punjab | India | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Theatre of War | France | military residence address | 5th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 52586 | Royal Horse Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 52586 | Royal Horse & Field Artillery | 14th Battery | Acting Bombadier | |
| British Army | Royal Horse Artillery | Sig. Sgt | |||
| British Army | 52586 | Royal Horse Artillery | 14th Headquarters | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfred Joan Lacey | daughter | 1917 | |
| Ronald William Lacey | son | 1920 | |
| Nora May Lacey | daughter | 9th January 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lacey | father | ||
| Mary Jane Howard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evealine E Lacey | sister | 1901 | |
| Beatrice Florence Lacey | sister | 1899 | |
| Albert Edward Lacey | brother | 1892 | |
| Alfred Harold | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Annie Wimbury | wife | June 1917 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Postcard of the SommePostcard sent from William (Will) Lacey to Edith (Edie) Lacey nee Wimbury
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Reverse of postcard of SommeMessage from William J Lacey to his future wife Edith [Edie] WimburyContributed by:
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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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah97029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah97029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911 | Deborah97029 | |
| Record Details for William Lacey (Royal Horse Artillery) | Deborah97029 | |
| XIV Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery | Deborah97029 | |
| Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches | Deborah97029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard of the Somme | Deborah97029 | |
| Reverse of postcard of Somme | Deborah97029 | |
| William James Lacey | Deborah97029 | |
| William James Lacey | Deborah97029 |
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