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We remember William Henry Mapson
We remember William Henry Mapson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Elsie Annie Mapson
Source:8796895
1889
1894
1897
sibling
George Looker Mapson
Source:8796895
1897
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8796895
31st March 1901
1901
location
Brewery Street, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796895
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8796909
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Mat Maker and Weaver
An employee but worked at home
Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8796909
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796909
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:8796890
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Not known
Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8796890
9th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8796890
9th December 1915
1915
location
Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796890
9th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
17922
Coldstream Guards
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8796890
22nd January 1916 - 9th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
17922
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8796890
10th October 1916 - 23rd November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8796890
10th October 1916 - 23rd November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
"Gun Shot Wounds left leg, left arm, and chest near Ginchy [Ginchy is near Guillemont, Somme, France]."
Hospital/Institution
Source:8796890
24th November 1916 - 26th February 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
17922
Coldstream Guards
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8796890
24th November 1916 - 25th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
1489
Guards Machine Gun Regiment
4th (Foot Guards) Battalion
Source:8796890
26th May 1917 - 18th September 1919
1917
appointments
First Class Machine Gunner
Source:8796890
27th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
"Wounded Gas [from a gas shell] Mild"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8796890
27th July 1917 - 31st July 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8796890
28th March 1918 - 1st March 1919
1919
dates
Age 24
Source:8796890
18th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8796890
18th September 1919
1919
location
Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796890
18th September 1919
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:8796912
September 1939
1939
location
Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8796912
September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Mapson |
| Source | 8796895 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery Street, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| Eastrop, Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th September 1919 | |
| Highworth, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17922 | Coldstream Guards | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17922 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17922 | Coldstream Guards | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1489 | Guards Machine Gun Regiment | 4th (Foot Guards) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Mapson nee Looker | mother | ||
| Henry Mapson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Annie Mapson | sister | 1889 | |
| George Looker Mapson | brother | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 6'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Births Registered Highworth Registration District Berkshire / Wiltshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Guards Machine Gun Regiment Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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