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We remember William George Malin
We remember William George Malin
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1904
marriage
Ruth Eleanor Fitch
Source:5485305
21st May 1904
1907
children
William George Malin
Source:5485305
18th August 1907
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:5485326
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Golf Caddie
United Kingdom
Source:5485326
2nd April 1911
1911
location
36 Killearn Road, Catford, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485326
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Dorothy Ruth Malin
Source:5485305
5th April 1912
1914
children
Ernest Robert Malin
Source:5485305
16th September 1914
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:5485305
18th August 1915
1915
employment
Excavator
United Kingdom
Source:5485305
18th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Whitehall, London
United Kingdom
Source:5485305
18th August 1915
1915
location
67 Barth Road, Plumstead, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485305
18th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
115205
Royal Engineers
4th Labour Battalion
Source:5485305
19th August 1915 - 1st August 1917
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded by shell fire. C.694.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5485305
20th December 1915 - 22nd December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Reported wounded in the Aberdeen Journal - 8 Jan 1916
Hospital/Institution
Source:8651682
29th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
291349
Labour Corps
703 Company
Source:5485305
1st August 1917 - 22nd February 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Contusion of the knee while playing cricket at 703 Labour Company HQ, Rocquigny
Hospital/Institution
Source:5485305
30th September 1917 - 11th October 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5485305
30th September 1917
1918
children
Sidney John Malin
Source:5485305
21st June 1918
1918
appointments
Promoted to Corporal
Source:5485305
5th October 1918
1919
location
21 Warwick Street, Deptford, london
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5485330
22nd February 1919 - 1932
1919
discharge
Source:5485305
22nd March 1919
1956
dates
Age 74
Source:5485300
1956
1956
death
Not War Related
Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:5485300
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Malin |
| Source | 5485325 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Warwick Street, Deptford, london | United Kingdom | their own address | 22nd February 1919 - 1932 | |
| 36 Killearn Road, Catford, Lewisham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 67 Barth Road, Plumstead, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 115205 | Royal Engineers | 4th Labour Battalion | Pioneer | |
| British Army | 291349 | Labour Corps | 703 Company | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Malin | son | 18th August 1907 | |
| Dorothy Ruth Malin | daughter | 5th April 1912 | |
| Ernest Robert Malin | son | 16th September 1914 | |
| Sidney John Malin | son | 21st June 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Eleanor Fitch | wife | 21st May 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-18 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | C2356 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | C2356 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | C2356 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | C2356 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | C2356 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | C2356 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 for William George Malin | C2356 | |
| Electoral Register 1924 | C2356 | |
| Electoral Register 1932 | C2356 | |
| British Losses in the War | C2356 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Corps Insignia | C2356 | |
| Stratford High Street | C2356 | |
| Catford | C2356 | |
| Catford | C2356 | |
| High Street, Plumstead | C2356 |
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