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We remember William Dutton
We remember William Dutton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1883
location
6 Lime Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6186196
19th February 1883
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:6188171
5th April 1891
1891
location
2 Burleigh Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6188171
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:6188164
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Engine Fitter
Source:6188164
31st March 1901
1901
location
186 Sandwell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6188164
31st March 1901
1905
dates
Age 22
Source:6192965
April 1905
1905
employment
Fitter
Ablewell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
April 1905
1905
enlistment
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
April 1905
1907
dates
Age 24
Source:6186266
24th August 1907
1907
marriage
Fanny Arrowsmith
Source:6186266
24th August 1907
1907
location
13 Sandwell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6186266
24th August 1907
1908
location
28 Haskell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6192965
1908
1908
events
Record of Training camps attended
Training
Towyn, Gwynnedd, Wales
United Kingdom
attended a total of 6 training events of 8 days duration during course of total 12 years service.
Embodied service 2 years 11 months
Source:6192965
August 1908
1909
children
Dorothy Kathleen Dutton
Source:6192965
10th February 1909
1909
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6137
5 Battalion South Staffordshire regiment
Source:6192965
24th May 1909 - 24th February 1914
1909
events
Record of training camps attended
Training
Towyn, Gynnedd, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
August 1909
1910
events
Record of training camps attended
Training
Hendlow
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
August 1910
1911
appointments
Bandsman
Source:6192965
8th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:6188175
1st April 1911
1911
employment
Cock Fitter
Source:6188175
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Hereford Street, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6188175
2nd April 1911
1911
events
Record of training camps attended
Training
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
August 1911
1912
dates
Age 29
Source:6192965
21st February 1912
1912
events
Record of training camps attended
Training
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
August 1912
1913
dates
Age 30
Source:6192965
1st April 1913
1913
events
Record of training camps attended
Training
Caernarvon, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6192965
August 1913
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:6192965
24th February 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6192965
5th March 1915 - 17th June 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Hospitalisation prior to demobilisation
Hospital/Institution
Source:6192965
1st January 1919
1919
location
17 Ida Road, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6192965
11th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6192965
February 1919
1920
children
William Arthur Dutton
Source:6193475
10th September 1920
1920
employment
Fitter
Mechanical Engineering Works
Walsall
United Kingdom
Source:6193475
10th September 1920
1933
location
42 Sheridan Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6193528
5th May 1933
employment
Fitter
Mr Lambert
Source:6192965
service
British Army
Private
6137
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2411228
service
British Army
Private
200014
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2411228
service
British Army
200014
South Staffordshire Regiment
1/5 Battalion
Source:6184416
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
200014
1/5th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:6192965
sibling
Arthur Dutton
Source:6186266
sibling
Edith A Dutton
Source:6188171
sibling
Arthur Dutton
Source:6188171
sibling
Harry Dutton
Source:6188171
sibling
Nelly Dutton
Source:6188171
location
586 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6192965
1973
dates
Age 90
Source:6186962
6th December 1973
1973
employment
Retired Fitter and Turner
Source:6186962
6th December 1973
1973
death
Not War Related
Sudden death certified by A H Gregory, coroner after post mortem, no inquest.
Acute left ventricle failure - myocadial infaction- Coronary Atherosclerosis
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6186962
6th December 1973
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sandwell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th August 1907 | |
| 17 Ida Road, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th January 1919 | |
| 186 Sandwell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Burleigh Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 22 Hereford Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 28 Haskell Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1908 | |
| 42 Sheridan Street, Pleck, Walsall, West Midlands | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th May 1933 | |
| 586 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 6 Lime Street, Walsall, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 19th February 1883 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6137 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200014 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200014 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 1/5 Battalion | ||
| British Army | 200014 | 1/5th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6137 | 5 Battalion South Staffordshire regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Kathleen Dutton | daughter | 10th February 1909 | |
| William Arthur Dutton | son | 10th September 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Annie Dutton formerly Cook | mother | ||
| Willam Dutton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Dutton | brother | ||
| Edith A Dutton | sister | ||
| Arthur Dutton | brother | ||
| Harry Dutton | brother | ||
| Nelly Dutton | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Arrowsmith | wife | 24th August 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-04-20 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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South Staffs Regiment band at Caernarvon camp 1913William Dutton in dress uniform, kneeling at right hand side of big drum.
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5th South Staffs Regiment, Christmas 1916Somewhere in France. William Dutton 3rd from left, back row. Message on back reads - '1916 Christmas Greeting with best love, from Daddy. To my dear wife and daughter.' Carte Postale, no postmark or stampContributed by:
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William Arthur, Will, Fanny, Dorothy KathleenFamily group taken at the rear of 42 Sheridan Street, Pleck about 1933.Contributed by:
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Church Lads Brigade BandWilliam Dutton leading the CLB Band on parade 1930.Contributed by:
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Sergeant William Dutton - Church Lads BrigadeIn uniform of CLB . Studio portrait taken abt 1900 when Will was 17.Contributed by:
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Three generations, 5 May 1933Family group on my parents wedding day. Grandparents Will & Fanny; parents Dorothy Kathleen Dutton and Victor Cyril Lewis. In front Great grandparents William and Adelaide Annie DuttonContributed by:
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Will Dutton with Great grandson Ian Geoffrey HowesChristmas 1961 taken in garden at 42 Sheridan Street.Contributed by:
Doreen31405
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Doreen31405 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Doreen31405 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Doreen31405 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Doreen31405 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Doreen31405 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Staffs Regiment band at Caernarvon camp 1913 | Doreen31405 | |
| 5th South Staffs Regiment, Christmas 1916 | Doreen31405 | |
| William Dutton and Fanny Arrowsmith | Doreen31405 | |
| William Dutton - August 1907 | Doreen31405 | |
| William Arthur, Will, Fanny, Dorothy Kathleen | Doreen31405 | |
| Will Dutton and William Arthur Dutton 1940 | Doreen31405 | |
| Church Lads Brigade Band | Doreen31405 | |
| Will & Fanny Dutton about 1945 | Doreen31405 | |
| Sergeant William Dutton - Church Lads Brigade | Doreen31405 | |
| Three generations, 5 May 1933 | Doreen31405 | |
| Will Dutton with Great grandson Ian Geoffrey Howes | Doreen31405 |
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