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We remember William Reuben Munden
We remember William Reuben Munden
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Nellie Jane Munden
Source:9177981
26th March 1880
1881
birth
Hudnall, Parish of Edlesborough
United Kingdom
Source:9177924
Source:9177806
15th November 1881
1884
sibling
Matthew George Munden
Source:9177981
2nd February 1884
1885
education
From an infant to age 13, leaving with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9351575
15th June 1885 - 1st January 1895
1886
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Munden
Source:9177981
15th June 1886
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9177806
5th April 1891
1891
location
- their grandmother's - 5 Hudnall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177806
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9177820
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Carter on Farm
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9177820
31st March 1901
1901
location
37 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177820
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9177822
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Horseman on Farm
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9177822
2nd April 1911
1911
location
37 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177822
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Mary Moore
Source:9177947
22nd March 1913 - June 1938
1915
service
British Army
Private
7308
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9178013
27th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9178018
27th April 1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
239836
Labour Corps
433rd Agricultural Company
Source:9301750
September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9178018
9th March 1919
1919
location
28 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9177902
1919
1920
location
38 Ashridge Park
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9177908
1920
1939
employment
Gardener
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9177924
29th September 1939
1939
location
5 Council Cottages, Hudnall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9177924
29th September 1939
1961
dates
Age 79
Source:9177986
4th January 1961
1961
death
Not War Related
He is recorded as "formerly of 37 Little Gaddesden", the Mundens' family home where his sisters Nellie and Annie were still living.
St Paul's Hospital, Hemel Hempstead
United Kingdom
Source:9177986
4th January 1961
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9177986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reuben |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Munden |
| Source | 9177809 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - their grandmother's - 5 Hudnall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 28 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| 37 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 37 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 38 Ashridge Park | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 | |
| 5 Council Cottages, Hudnall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7308 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 239836 | Labour Corps | 433rd Agricultural Company | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Munden | mother | ||
| William Thomas Munden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Jane Munden | sister | 26th March 1880 | |
| Matthew George Munden | brother | 2nd February 1884 | |
| Annie Elizabeth Munden | sister | 15th June 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Moore | wife | 22nd March 1913 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-03-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. William’s entry reads: MUNDEN, William,1st Bn. Bedfordshire Regt. This was the regiment in which he first served.
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St Peter & St Paul's Church Little GaddesdenA 2013 photo of St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, where William Munden was buried 7th January 1961 and his wife Mary had been buried June 28th 1938.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the first regiment in which William Munden served.Contributed by:
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Labour Corps WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Labour Corps into which William Munden was transferred.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Agricultural Companies of the Labour CorpsMore about Agricultural Companies of the Labour Corps
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage of William and Mary Moore | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 28 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| 1920 Electoral Register 38 Ashridge Park | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry William | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Wife Mary | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Siblings Nellie, Matthew and Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of William Reuben Munden | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll 1914-15 Star | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Logbook 1872 - 1886 | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden and Ashridge | Jane31029 | |
| Autumn 1918 Absent Voters’ List, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| St Peter & St Paul's Church Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Labour Corps WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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