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We remember William Valentine Moss
We remember William Valentine Moss
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Olive Maud Moss
Source:6644571
1885
1888
1888
sibling
Nellie Moss
Source:6644571
1888
1895
sibling
Annie Moss
Source:6644571
1895
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:6644571
31st March 1901
1901
location
Tipton Road Gilbert Street Rowley Regis
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6644571
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Dora
Source:6644564
13th December 1908
1909
children
Vera Moss
Source:6644564
14th April 1909
1911
employment
Carter Coal
Source:7614138
2nd April 1911
1911
location
301 Belbarn Road Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7614138
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Thomas Moss
Source:6644564
17th April 1912
1914
children
Elsie Moss
Source:6644564
20th October 1914
1915
enlistment
Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom
Source:6644562
12th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
300246
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:6644562
12th December 1915 - 23rd November 1916
1916
employment
Coal wharf man
Source:6644562
23rd November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15/52402
Royal Irish Rifles
1st, 15th Battalion, Irish Command
Source:6644562
23rd November 1916 - 16th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound index finger left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:6644562
1st November 1918 - 29th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6644562
16th February 1919
hospitalisation
Loss of two finger
Hospital/Institution
Source:6644564
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6644564
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Valentine |
| Initials | WV |
| Last Name | Moss |
| Source | 6644562 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Belbarn Road Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tipton Road Gilbert Street Rowley Regis | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 300246 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15/52402 | Royal Irish Rifles | 1st, 15th Battalion, Irish Command | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Moss | daughter | 14th April 1909 | |
| Thomas Moss | son | 17th April 1912 | |
| Elsie Moss | daughter | 20th October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Moss | mother | ||
| William Moss | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Maud Moss | sister | 1885 | |
| Nellie Moss | sister | 1888 | |
| Annie Moss | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora | wife | 13th December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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An example of Private Moss's medalsThe British War medal and The Victory medal
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of Private Moss's medals | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 |
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