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We remember William Leslie Onions
We remember William Leslie Onions
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1894
location
42 Bevington Road, Aston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617202
8th July 1894
1895
sibling
Ethel C S Onions
Source:7616226
1895
1901
location
15 Oxford Road, Erdington, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616226
31st March 1901
1904
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9202022
1904 - 1910
1904
sibling
Raymond Harry
Source:7616219
1904
1911
location
Hillside Lichfield Road Four Oaks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616219
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7002157
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
816
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:6627888
1st September 1914
1914
location
Hillside, Four Oaks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7002157
1st September 1914
employment
Accountant
Sharp Parsons and co
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6655295
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:6627891
23rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B
Source:6655288
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Leslie |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Onions |
| Source | 6627891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oxford Road, Erdington, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 42 Bevington Road, Aston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th July 1894 | |
| Hillside Lichfield Road Four Oaks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Hillside, Four Oaks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 816 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Alice Onions | mother | ||
| William John Onions | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Harry | brother | 1904 | |
| Ethel C S Onions | sister | 1895 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Mail 23 December 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 19 January 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post September 02, 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Gazette September 26, 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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