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We remember William John Mason
We remember William John Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Ruth Gladys Mason
Source:7648631
16th May 1891
1895
sibling
George Bowler Mason
Source:7648631
30th July 1895
1898
education
Pupil
St Olave's School
Southwark
United Kingdom
Source:8717927
1898 - 1908
1901
location
Doddington Grove,Newington,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7648631
1901
1908
employment
Examiner
Exchequer and Audit Department
London
United Kingdom
Source:8717902
12th May 1908 - February 1914
1911
location
Royston Daleside Road,Streatham,Wandsworth,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7648632
1911
1914
commission
Regular
Source:8717935
2nd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
8728
Source:8717935
2nd November 1914
1915
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:8717911
13th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8717921
18th July 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1916
appointments
Captain, Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:8717904
1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
8728
Gloucestershire
8th
Source:8717922
1st January 1916 - 3rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Gloucestershire Regiment
8 Battalion
Source:6993023
January 1916 - 23rd July 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:6993023
23rd July 1916
education
Science
London University
London
United Kingdom
Source:6993023
employment
Lecturer
Bristol University
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6993023
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:2961039
location
3 De Laune Street, Newington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717893
1916
death
Killed in Action
During the Battle of the Somme
La Boiselle
France
Source:7442441
Source:6993023
3rd July 1916
burial
Somme
Pier/Face 5a. 5b. Thiepval Memorial,Somme,FRANCE P
France
Source:7442441
Source:2961039
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 De Laune Street, Newington | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Doddington Grove,Newington,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Royston Daleside Road,Streatham,Wandsworth,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Gloucestershire Regiment | 8 Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | 8728 | Gloucestershire | 8th | Captain | |
| British Army | 8728 | 2nd Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler George Mason | father | ||
| Eliza H Mason | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Bowler Mason | brother | 30th July 1895 | |
| Ruth Gladys Mason | sister | 16th May 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-21 | 5'9" |
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Portrait photograph of William John MasonCaptain William John Mason 8 Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment Captain Mason, a scientist, graduated with first class honours from London University and was a lecturer at Bristol University before the outbreak of war in 1914. He enlisted as a private initially in the Civil Service Rifles and subsequently with the Bristol University Officer Training Corps. Captain Mason received his commission in November 1914 and joined the Gloucestershire Regiment. He was promoted to captain in January 1916 and was killed in action, aged 27, at La Boisselle on 23 July 1916, during the Battle of the Somme. He is commmemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
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Charlotte33
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Great40125 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Great40125 | |
| London Gazette | Great40125 | |
| London Gazette 1915 | Great40125 | |
| War Diary 8 Gloucestershire Regiment | Great40125 | |
| Officer Long Service Record | Great40125 | |
| St Olave's School - Fallen | Great40125 | |
| London Gazette 1914 | Great40125 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of William John Mason | Charlotte33 |
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