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We remember William Midwinter
We remember William Midwinter
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
Grove Hill, Westrop, Highworth, Wilts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9426558
1891
1911
service
British Army
Private
8143
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9426555
1911
1911
location
Pietermaritzburg Natal
South Africa
military residence address
Source:9426555
1911
1914
internment
pow
Source:9426214
1914
1914
internment
pow
Duisburg area - various locations
Germany
Source:9426214
26th October 1914 - 4th December 1917
1914
location
Wesel No. 4 Hospital
Germany
military residence address
Source:9426214
3rd November 1914 - 3rd January 1915
1915
location
Duisburg-Meiderich steelworks
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9426214
15th June 1915 - 4th December 1917
1915
location
Munster No. 3 POW Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:9426214
15th June 1915
1920
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9426212
30th January 1920
service
British Army
Private
8143
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9426214
location
Vicarage Lane, Highworth, Wilts
United Kingdom
Source:9426214
1969
death
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9426563
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Midwinter, |
| Source | 9426212 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg-Meiderich steelworks | United Kingdom | military residence address | 15th June 1915 - 4th December 1917 | |
| Grove Hill, Westrop, Highworth, Wilts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Munster No. 3 POW Camp | Germany | military residence address | known 15th June 1915 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Natal | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Vicarage Lane, Highworth, Wilts | United Kingdom | |||
| Wesel No. 4 Hospital | Germany | military residence address | 3rd November 1914 - 3rd January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8143 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8143 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Midwinter | mother | ||
| John Midwinter | father |
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Midwinter.
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to William Midwinter.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 80 JANUARY, 1920 | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember William Midwinter
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