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We remember William George Flowers
We remember William George Flowers
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Ellen A Flowers
Source:9274880
1895
1896
1901
sibling
Violet K Flowers
Source:9274880
1901
1901
location
2 Eldon Place, Bath
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274880
1901
1906
sibling
Ivy Flowers
Source:9274874
1906
1911
employment
Printer's Aprentice
United Kingdom
Source:9274874
1911
1911
location
37 Penny Farthing St, Salisbury
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274874
1911
1915
enlistment
Trowbridge
United Kingdom
Source:9274889
9th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
3888
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:9274889
14th March 1916 - 17th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Medical Board results
Hospital/Institution
Source:9274889
March 1917 - 4th June 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
204658
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:9274889
18th June 1917 - 3rd July 1919
1919
marriage
Ethel Emily Maidment
Source:9274886
1919
1919
discharge
Source:9274881
3rd June 1919
service
British Army
Private
20465
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2493368
1920
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:8978168
24th January 1920
burial
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
J 779
Source:8978168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Flowers |
| Source | 9274897 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Eldon Place, Bath | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 37 Penny Farthing St, Salisbury | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20465 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3888 | Wiltshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 204658 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina | mother | ||
| Frederick Flowers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Flowers | sister | 1906 | |
| Ellen A Flowers | sister | 1895 | |
| Violet K Flowers | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Emily Maidment | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Cross of Sacrifice,The Cross of Sacrifice in London Road Cemetery, Salisbury. (image 04/2014)
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DR117137 -
Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Flowers.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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London Road Cemetery, SalisburyMore about London Road Cemetery, Salisbury
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice, | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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