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We remember Walter Alexander John Orman
We remember Walter Alexander John Orman
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:6972542
3rd April 1881
1881
location
70 Albion Street, Southwick, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6972542
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Francis D. Orman
Source:6972551
1883
1885
sibling
Ethel M. F. Orman
Source:6972551
1885
1888
sibling
Irene D. Orman
Source:6972551
1888
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:6972551
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Anns place, Southwick, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6972551
5th April 1891
1891
location
Kingston by Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6972566
5th April 1891
1899
marriage
Mabel Rose Hilton
Source:6972566
16th December 1899
1900
children
Walter Orman
Source:6972287
29th April 1900
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:6972566
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bargeman
United Kingdom
Source:6972566
5th April 1901
1904
children
Raymond Leslie Orman
Source:6972287
16th August 1904
1905
children
Charles Francis Orman
Source:6972287
22nd August 1905
1906
children
Mabel Caroline Ellen Orman
Source:6972287
29th August 1906
1907
children
Herbert Sydney Orman
Source:6972287
28th November 1907
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:6972592
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bargeman
United Kingdom
Source:6972592
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Doris Irene Orman
Source:6972287
13th April 1912
1913
children
Cyril George Orman
Source:6972287
18th November 1913
1915
dates
Age 34
Source:6972287
8th October 1915
1915
employment
Bargeman
United Kingdom
Source:6972287
8th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6972287
8th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
135157
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Inland Water Transport
Source:6972287
8th October 1915 - 9th March 1917
1915
location
40 Albert Road, Souhwick, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6972287
8th October 1915 - 8th July 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6972287
22nd December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
WR/509516
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Inland Water Transport
Source:6972287
9th March 1917 - 3rd December 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
WR/509516
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Inland Water Transport
Source:6972287
3rd December 1917 - 9th July 1919
1918
hospitalisation
V.D.G. (Venereal Disease Gonorrhoea) mild
Hospital/Institution
Source:6972287
23rd December 1918 - 16th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 38
Source:6972287
25th February 1919
1919
hospitalisation
V.D.S.C. (Venereal Disease?)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6972287
5th March 1919 - 6th June 1919
1919
dates
Age 38
Source:6972287
6th June 1919
1959
location
22 Buci Crescent, Shoreham by Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6972608
18th June 1959
1959
death
Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6972608
18th June 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Alexander John |
| Initials | WAJ |
| Last Name | Orman |
| Source | 6972287 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Buci Crescent, Shoreham by Sea, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th June 1959 | |
| 3 Anns place, Southwick, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 40 Albert Road, Souhwick, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | 8th October 1915 - 8th July 1919 | |
| 70 Albion Street, Southwick, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 3rd April 1881 | |
| Kingston by Sea, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 135157 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Inland Water Transport | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR/509516 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Inland Water Transport | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | WR/509516 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Inland Water Transport | 2nd Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Leslie Orman | son | 16th August 1904 | |
| Charles Francis Orman | son | 22nd August 1905 | |
| Mabel Caroline Ellen Orman | daughter | 29th August 1906 | |
| Herbert Sydney Orman | son | 28th November 1907 | |
| Doris Irene Orman | daughter | 13th April 1912 | |
| Cyril George Orman | son | 18th November 1913 | |
| Walter Orman | son | 29th April 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E. Orman | mother | ||
| Isaac W. Orman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis D. Orman | brother | 1883 | |
| Ethel M. F. Orman | sister | 1885 | |
| Irene D. Orman | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Rose Hilton | wife | 16th December 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-08 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
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