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We remember William James Mckee
We remember William James Mckee
Timeline
Timeline
1876
birth
Bermuda
Source:8964948
1876
1901
children
John Currie
Source:8964947
7th July 1901
1904
children
Maud
Source:8964947
8th April 1904
1907
children
Martha
Source:8964947
15th November 1907
1914
marriage
Sarah McGee
Source:8964947
1st October 1914
1914
location
17 Louisa St, Old Park Rd, Belfast
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8964947
5th October 1914
1914
employment
Commissionaire
Source:8964947
7th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:8964947
7th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
15118
Royal Irish Fusiliers
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:8964947
7th October 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8964947
18th February 1916 - 19th May 1916
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8964947
22nd January 1917 - 31st December 1917
1918
service
British Army
Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant
15118
London Regiment
royal irish fusiliers attached 2nd Battalion
Source:8964947
3rd June 1918 - January 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8964947
3rd March 1920
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
15118
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:2819692
location
38 West St, St. John's Wood, London, NW
United Kingdom
Source:8964947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Mckee |
| Source | 8964947 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Louisa St, Old Park Rd, Belfast | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th October 1914 | |
| 38 West St, St. John's Wood, London, NW | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15118 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 15118 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 8th (Service) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 15118 | London Regiment | royal irish fusiliers attached 2nd Battalion | Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Currie | stepson | 7th July 1901 | |
| Maud | daughter | 8th April 1904 | |
| Martha | daughter | 15th November 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah McGee | wife | 1st October 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Whither the Fates carry us | Deborah102878 |
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