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We remember Michael William Fordham
We remember Michael William Fordham
Duplicate of W Fordham
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Mary Ann Fordham
Source:8735454
1869
1871
sibling
Thomas Fordham
Source:8735454
1871
1873
sibling
William Fordham
Source:8735454
1873
1875
sibling
James H Fordham
Source:8735454
1875
1877
sibling
Maud Beatrice Fordham
Source:8735455
1877
1880
1880
sibling
Alfred G Fordham
Source:8735454
1880
1881
location
13 Victory Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8735454
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Florence C Fordham
Source:8735455
1883
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8735455
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:8736228
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Barman
Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8736228
31st March 1901
1901
location
Rock Hotel, Cherry Hinton Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8736228
31st March 1901
1904
enlistment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8735443
20th September 1904
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8735456
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Ambala
India
military residence address
Source:8735456
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8735442
10th August 1914 - 14th March 1916
1918
marriage
Violet Maud Thompson
Source:8735443
1918
1919
discharge
Source:8735442
13th March 1919
1960
marriage
Ellen Kimpton
Source:8735453
1960
service
British Army
Private
8174
West Riding Regiment
Source:2507901
service
British Army
Private
79849
Royal Defence Corps
Source:2507901
service
British Army
Private
254806
502nd Home Service Employment Company
Source:9141968
1964
death
Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8735451
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael William |
| Initials | MW |
| Last Name | Fordham |
| Source | 8735445 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Victory Lane, Newmarket, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Ambala | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Rock Hotel, Cherry Hinton Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8174 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 79849 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 254806 | 502nd Home Service Employment Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Fordham | mother | ||
| James Fordham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Fordham | sister | 1869 | |
| Thomas Fordham | brother | 1871 | |
| William Fordham | brother | 1873 | |
| James H Fordham | brother | 1875 | |
| Alfred G Fordham | brother | 1880 | |
| Florence C Fordham | sister | 1883 | |
| Maud Beatrice Fordham | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Maud Thompson | wife | 1918 | |
| Ellen Kimpton | wife | 1960 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Michael William Fordham
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