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We remember William Gordon Lees
We remember William Gordon Lees
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Alice Margaret Lees
Source:9110800
1888
1890
sibling
Alec Antony Lees
Source:9110800
1890
1897
1901
location
62 Lees St, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9110834
31st March 1901
1909
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9111374
1909 - 1911
1911
location
132 Anderton Park Road, Moseley, Worcs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9110800
2nd April 1911
1915
commission
Source:9111427
16th June 1915
1928
marriage
Barbara Mary Silk
Source:9111394
11th April 1928 - 18th October 1962
1939
location
37 Gawber Road , Barnsley, Yorkshire (West Riding)
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9111358
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:2354516
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:2354516
1977
death
Barnsley, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:9116961
Source:9110840
18th April 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Gordon |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Lees |
| Source | 9110742 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Anderton Park Road, Moseley, Worcs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37 Gawber Road , Barnsley, Yorkshire (West Riding) | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 62 Lees St, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Rose Lees | mother | ||
| Ebenezer Antony Lees | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Antony Lees | brother | 1890 | |
| Alice Margaret Lees | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Mary Silk | wife | 11th April 1928 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Borough Water EngineerFrom Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer November 6, 1947Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1920 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| UK, Civil Engineer Lists, 1818-1930 | Andrew10867 | |
| Commission (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Wife's death announcement | Andrew10867 | |
| Big Birmingham Wedding | Andrew10867 | |
| Borough Water Engineer | Andrew10867 |
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