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We remember William Owen
We remember William Owen
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Albert Owen
Source:9270098
1892
1893
1893
location
12 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270094
20th July 1893
1897
sibling
Daniel Owen
Source:9270098
1897
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9270098
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270098
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Harry Owen
Source:9270100
1904
1909
employment
Engineer - Fitter
W H Dorman and Co Ltd
Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270056
November 1909 - April 1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9270100
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Machine Fitter
Machine Builders
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270100
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270100
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9270056
22nd April 1911
1911
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270056
22nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
639
Royal Field Artillery
6th Staffordshire Battery
Source:9270056
22nd April 1911 - 2nd January 1916
1911
location
18 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270056
22nd April 1911
1914
events
Minor Infractions
Military Discipline
Probably the reason why his conduct on discharge was described by the Army as merely 'fair'.
Source:9270056
30th October 1914 - 14th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9270056
5th March 1915 - 21st April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
639
Royal Field Artillery
6th Staffordshire Battery
Source:9270056
3rd January 1916 - 27th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:9270056
27th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9270056
27th April 1916
1916
discharge
Source:3355252
27th April 1916
1932
marriage
Evelyn L Clarke
Source:9270106
1932
1939
dates
Age 46
Source:9270106
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Internal Combustion Engine Fitter
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270106
29th September 1939
1939
location
58 First Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9270106
29th September 1939
1981
death
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9270113
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Owen |
| Source | 3355252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th July 1893 | |
| 18 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 18 North Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Castle Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| 58 First Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 639 | Royal Field Artillery | 6th Staffordshire Battery | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 639 | Royal Field Artillery | 6th Staffordshire Battery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Owen | father | ||
| Mary Ann Owen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Owen | brother | 1892 | |
| Daniel Owen | brother | 1897 | |
| Harry Owen | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn L Clarke | wife | 1932 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-22 | 5'7" |
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Staffordshire baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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