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We remember William Lyle Mccrone
We remember William Lyle Mccrone
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1914
education
High School study at the Public Co-Ed School.
Rothesay Public School
Rothesay
United Kingdom
Source:8599202
26th June 1914
1914
location
2 Mountpleasent Road, Rothesay
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8591626
26th June 1914
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:8592048
13th October 1916
1916
enlistment
Rothesay
United Kingdom
Source:8592048
13th October 1916
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8589638
1st July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8592054
11th November 1919
1935
children
James McCRONE
Source:8599203
9th January 1935
1937
children
Ailsa McCRONE
Source:8599203
8th December 1937
1943
children
Margret F McCRONE
Source:8599203
4th July 1943
1945
children
Judith Lyle McCRONE
Source:8599203
17th May 1945
employment
Coachbuilder
Source:8599203
marriage
Eileen Sybil WAY
Source:8585827
service
British Army
Sapper
400742
Royal Engineers
Source:2766513
service
British Army
Sapper
204209
Royal Engineers
Source:2766513
service
British Army
Sapper
225
Royal Engineers Transport
Source:2766513
service
British Army
Sapper
400742
Royal Engineers
"D" Corps Sig. Coy
Source:8589638
location
parents address
Source:8591626
1984
location
49 Clemow Road, New Plymouth
New Zealand
their own address
Source:8599203
15th March 1984
1984
death
Not War Related
Died of carcinoma of oesophagus
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Source:8599203
16th March 1984
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Lyle |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Mccrone |
| Source | 8599203 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mountpleasent Road, Rothesay | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th June 1914 | |
| 49 Clemow Road, New Plymouth | New Zealand | their own address | known 15th March 1984 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 400742 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 204209 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 225 | Royal Engineers Transport | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 400742 | Royal Engineers | "D" Corps Sig. Coy | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McCRONE | son | 9th January 1935 | |
| Ailsa McCRONE | daughter | 8th December 1937 | |
| Margret F McCRONE | daughter | 4th July 1943 | |
| Judith Lyle McCRONE | daughter | 17th May 1945 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet McCRONE | mother | ||
| James McCRONE | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Sybil WAY | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-13 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-06-26 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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William Lyle McCRONE on his wedding day.William Lyle McCRONE on his wedding day to Eileen S WAY in New Plymouth New Zealand.
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Mentioned in Dispatches CertificateA photograph of William's "mentioned in dispatches certficate".Contributed by:
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Letter of Congratulations (Dux 1914)William gained the Dux Medal at Rothesay Public School in 1914.Contributed by:
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William's Parents HomeThis is a "Google Earth StreetView" map of the house that William and his family grew up in. Google.com references this picture as taken in June 2009.Contributed by:
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William's "Recruiting Pass For Recruits" - 1916Photograph of William's "Recruiting Pass For Recruits" - 1916Contributed by:
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William's Certificate of Transfer to ReservePhotograph of William's Certificate of Transfer to Reserve on demoblisationContributed by:
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Williams Dux Medal Circa 1913/1914A photograph of Williams Dux Medal from Rothesay Public SchoolContributed by:
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William's HomeThis is a "Google Earth StreetView" map of the house that Williams children grew up in. Google.com references this picture as taken in Febury 20010.Contributed by:
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View of Central RothesayA photo of the center of Rothesay. William was born and grew up in Rothesay,Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Lyle McCRONE on his wedding day. | Elliot82594 | |
| Mentioned in Dispatches Certificate | Elliot82594 | |
| Letter of Congratulations (Dux 1914) | Elliot82594 | |
| William's Parents Home | Elliot82594 | |
| William's "Recruiting Pass For Recruits" - 1916 | Elliot82594 | |
| William's Certificate of Transfer to Reserve | Elliot82594 | |
| Williams Dux Medal Circa 1913/1914 | Elliot82594 | |
| Photo of William McCRONE's Death Certificate | Elliot82594 | |
| William's Home | Elliot82594 | |
| View of Central Rothesay | Elliot82594 |
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