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We remember William Earle Molesworth
We remember William Earle Molesworth
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
India
Source:8452451
Source:8452455
14th March 1893
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8452455
2nd April 1911
1911
education
Marlborough College
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8452455
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Preshute House, Marlborough
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8452455
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Source:8452451
2nd June 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Source:8452451
1916
1918
marriage
Dorothy Loftus Steele
Source:9242209
1st June 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8452469
1918
1955
dates
Age 61
Source:8452458
1955
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:3083901
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:3083901
1955
death
Unknown
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9242209
Source:8452458
22nd September 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Earle |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Molesworth |
| Source | 3083901 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preshute House, Marlborough | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Lieutenant | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Anne Weeks | mother | ||
| William Molesworth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Loftus Steele | wife | 1st June 1918 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette, 10 Jan 1918 | Ann39898 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
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