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We remember William Littlewood
We remember William Littlewood
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:7616545
5th April 1891
1891
location
Gutton Cottages, Shobrooke, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616545
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:7616553
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Yard boy
Shobrooke, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7616553
31st March 1901
1901
location
Lower Living, Shobrooke, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616553
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:7616558
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
Devonshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7616558
2nd April 1911
1911
location
St George's Barracks
Malta
military residence address
Source:7616558
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Florence E TURNER
Source:7616540
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
7119
Devonshire Regiment
Source:2679459
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
7119
Devonshire Regiment
Source:2679459
1968
death
Source:7616543
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 2679459 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutton Cottages, Shobrooke, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Lower Living, Shobrooke, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| St George's Barracks | Malta | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7119 | Devonshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 7119 | Devonshire Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary LITTLEWOOD | mother | ||
| Edward J LITTLEWOOD | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence E TURNER | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Western Times, 30 Oct 1916: Roll of Honour (wounded) | Julie44246 |
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