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We remember William Padgett
We remember William Padgett
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1899
dates
Age 19
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18th August 1899
1899
employment
Labourer
Source:8589655
18th August 1899
1899
enlistment
Beverley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8589655
18th August 1899
1900
events
Neglect of Duty
Military Discipline
Bloomfontein
South Africa
Source:8589656
28th October 1900
1903
events
Drunk
Military Discipline
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8589656
1st March 1903
1905
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Source:8589656
4th January 1905
1907
events
Entertaining lady friends
Military Discipline
Beverley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8589656
13th June 1907
1907
hospitalisation
Fracture (right leg) severe.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8589656
27th November 1907
1907
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:8589656
27th November 1907
1910
marriage
Ada Banks
Source:8589655
29th January 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
6112
East Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8589655
18th March 1910
1910
events
Smoking
Military Discipline
Beverley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8589656
25th March 1910
1910
events
Neglect of Duty
Military Discipline
Source:8589656
7th May 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8589655
22nd September 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
6112
East Yorkshire Regiment
Reserve
Source:8589655
22nd September 1911
1911
location
18 Highgate, Beverley
United Kingdom
Source:8589655
22nd September 1911
1912
children
John Robert Padgett
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1912
1915
events
Absent
Military Discipline
Halton Camp
United Kingdom
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31st May 1915
1915
events
Neglect of Duty
Military Discipline
Halton Camp
United Kingdom
Source:8589656
31st May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3362624
9th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
6112
East Yorkshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8589655
1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
6112
East Yorkshire Regiment
Reserve
Source:8589655
5th August 1917 - 9th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
385128
Labour Corps
69 Labour Company
Source:8589658
2nd February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8589655
9th March 1919
1919
location
6 Thornhill Avenue, Bournemouth Street, Sculcoats Lane, Hull
United Kingdom
Source:8589656
9th March 1919
appointments
Cook employed for 2 years in Officers Mess
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service
British Army
East Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8589655
service
British Army
6112
East Yorkshire Regiment
Depot
Source:8589656
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Padgett |
| Source | 3362624 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Highgate, Beverley | United Kingdom | known 22nd September 1911 | ||
| 6 Thornhill Avenue, Bournemouth Street, Sculcoats Lane, Hull | United Kingdom | known 9th March 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | East Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | |||
| British Army | 6112 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6112 | East Yorkshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 6112 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 6112 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 6112 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Depot | ||
| British Army | East Yorkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | 385128 | Labour Corps | 69 Labour 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Robert Padgett | son | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Padgett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Banks | wife | 29th January 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-08-17 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-08-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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