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We remember William Howard Livens
We remember William Howard Livens
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
dates
Age 22
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1911
1911
employment
Medical student
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1911
1911
location
4 The Avenue, West Ealing, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6189642
1911
1914
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
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30th September 1914
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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14th January 1916
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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1st January 1918
1964
dates
Age 74
Source:6189644
1964
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:2679736
1964
death
Not War Related
Livens died at a London hospital on 1 February 1964.
Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
Source:6248244
Source:6189644
1st February 1964
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Avenue, West Ealing, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Howard Livens | father |
Media
Media
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Livens projectorThe Livens Projector was invented by Capt. W. H. Livens, M.C., R.E.. It was primarily a mortar designed for delivering gas bombs, and gas was first used operationally in the capture of Thiepval in September 1916.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC feature on William Howard Livens | Imperial1 | |
| Livens projector in IWM Collections | Imperial1 | |
| William Howard Livens | Deryck11795 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Livens projector | Imperial1 | |
| William Howard Livens | Imperial1 | |
| Livens Projector being loaded | Deryck11795 | |
| W H Livens | Deryck11795 | |
| Military Cross | Deryck11795 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Deryck11795 |
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