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We remember William George Morgan
We remember William George Morgan
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Lilian Beatrice Morgan
Source:3121819
1894
1897
1897
location
10 Eugene Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3121819
26th October 1897
1901
location
97 Waverley Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3121819
31st March 1901
1911
location
15 Wilfreds Terrace, Westbourne Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3121819
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
tailor
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
1915
1915
enlistment
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
31st May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
19159
South Staffordshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:3121819
31st May 1915 - 30th June 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3121819
2nd October 1915
1919
marriage
Nellie Hensley
Source:3121819
4th January 1919 - 16th May 1938
1919
employment
gardener
Minehead, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
1919
1919
location
23 West Street, Minehead, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3121819
1919 - 1925
1919
discharge
Source:3121819
30th June 1919
1920
children
Kathleen Irene Morgan
Source:3121819
4th April 1920
1920
employment
journeyman tailor
Minehead, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
4th April 1920
1924
children
Peggy Doreen Morgan
Source:3121819
30th August 1924
1925
employment
gardener
Hull Corporation Parks Department
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
1925 - 1939
1938
employment
Public Service
Civil Defence Warden
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
24th May 1938 - 7th March 1943
1938
marriage
Dorothy Reed
Source:3121819
17th September 1938 - 28th November 1954
1938
location
22 Rensburg Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3121819
17th September 1938
1939
location
26 Ganstead Grove, KIngston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3121819
30th March 1939
1954
employment
electric welder
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
28th November 1954
1954
location
43a Waterloo Street, Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3121819
28th November 1954
discharge
Source:3121819
service
British Army
Private
19159
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:3121819
1954
death
Not War Related
Cerebral haemorrhage and essential (sic) hypertension
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
28th November 1954
burial
Kingston upon Hull
United Kingdom
Source:3121819
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Morgan |
| Source | 3121819 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Eugene Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th October 1897 | |
| 15 Wilfreds Terrace, Westbourne Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 22 Rensburg Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th September 1938 | |
| 23 West Street, Minehead, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 - 1925 | |
| 26 Ganstead Grove, KIngston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th March 1939 | |
| 43a Waterloo Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th November 1954 | |
| 97 Waverley Street, Kingston upon Hull | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19159 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 19159 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Irene Morgan | daughter | 4th April 1920 | |
| Peggy Doreen Morgan | daughter | 30th August 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Allford | mother | ||
| William Thomas Morgan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Beatrice Morgan | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Hensley | wife | 4th January 1919 | |
| Dorothy Reed | wife | 17th September 1938 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1931-05-30 | 5'3" |
Media
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W G Morgan in uniform of the S Staffs Regt c1915On the reverse of the photograph, in William's handwriting: "Pte. Morgan 19159 / [indecipherable] Staffing Platoon / S. Staffords. Regt. / B.E.F. / France/ to Miss N. Morgan". The recipient is thought to be Norah Morgan, William's second cousin.
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Wedding of W G Morgan & N Hensley, 4 Jan 1919The ceremony took place at St Michael's Church, Minehead, Somerset. The groom is wearing the uniform of the South Staffordshire Regiment.
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W G Morgan: Army Discharge CertificateArmy Form B 108D South Staffordshire Regiment. Records William's service between 31 May 1915 and 30 May 1931.Contributed by:
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W G Morgan: Thank you for part played in Great WarPre-printed certificate issued to William by the Brigadier General, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire RegimentContributed by:
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W G Morgan: MemorialGravestone, Hedon Road Municipal Cemetery, Kingston upon HullContributed by:
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Civil Defence CertificateRecord of William's service in Kingston upon Hull, 1938-1943Contributed by:
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Air Raid Precautions Card of AppointmentCertificate issued to William, recording his service 1939 to 1943Contributed by:
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William G Morgan and his wifeWilliam G Morgan and his second wife Dorothy, outside Dock Offices, Queen's Dock Avenue, HullContributed by:
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William G Morgan in Civil Defence UniformWilliam G Morgan in Civil Defence Uniform, 1943. He served 24 May1938 to 7 March 1943.Contributed by:
Bernard1817
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bernard1817 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bernard1817 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W G Morgan in uniform of the S Staffs Regt c1915 | Bernard1817 | |
| Wedding of W G Morgan & N Hensley, 4 Jan 1919 | Bernard1817 | |
| W G Morgan: Army Discharge Certificate | Bernard1817 | |
| W G Morgan: Thank you for part played in Great War | Bernard1817 | |
| W G Morgan: Memorial | Bernard1817 | |
| Civil Defence Certificate | Bernard1817 | |
| Air Raid Precautions Card of Appointment | Bernard1817 | |
| William G Morgan and his wife | Bernard1817 | |
| William G Morgan in Civil Defence Uniform | Bernard1817 |
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