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We remember William Charles Follows
We remember William Charles Follows
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1892
location
11 Wright Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9249765
3rd September 1892
1894
sibling
Emma Follows
Source:9249760
1894
1897
sibling
James H Follows
Source:9249760
1897
1899
sibling
Florence M Follows
Source:9249760
1899
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9249760
31st March 1901
1901
location
102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9249760
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Frank E Follows
Source:9249760
1901
1903
sibling
Gladys Follows
Source:9249763
1903
1906
sibling
Fred Follows
Source:9249763
1906
1908
sibling
Phyllis Follows
Source:9249763
1908
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9249763
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clicker - Shoe Trade
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249763
2nd April 1911
1911
location
102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9249763
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 19
Source:9249752
11th June 1912
1912
employment
Clicker in Shoe Trade
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249752
11th June 1912
1912
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249752
11th June 1912
1912
service
British Army
Gunner
955
Royal Field Artillery
3rd North Midland Brigade
Source:9249752
11th June 1912 - 6th November 1914
1912
location
102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249752
11th June 1912
1914
discharge
Source:9249744
6th November 1914
1923
marriage
Ethel A Harrison
Source:9249783
1923
1939
dates
Age 47
Source:9249774
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Clicker - Boot and Shoe
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249774
29th September 1939
1939
location
100 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9249774
29th September 1939
1974
death
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9249789
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Follows |
| Source | 9249765 |
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Source | 9249760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 102 Peel Terrace, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 11th June 1912 | ||
| 11 Wright Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd September 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 955 | Royal Field Artillery | 3rd North Midland Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Henry Follows | father | ||
| Hannah Follows nee Allen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Follows | sister | 1894 | |
| James H Follows | brother | 1897 | |
| Florence M Follows | sister | 1899 | |
| Frank E Follows | brother | 1901 | |
| Gladys Follows | sister | 1903 | |
| Fred Follows | brother | 1906 | |
| Phyllis Follows | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel A Harrison | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-06-11 | 5'8" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| Staffordshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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