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We remember Herbert Frederick Billing
We remember Herbert Frederick Billing
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
William Thomas Billing
Source:5516590
1880
1882
sibling
Harry Edward Billing
Source:7741125
1882
1886
sibling
Arthur Frederick Billing
Source:7741125
1886
1888
1891
location
69 High Street, Towcester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7741125
6th April 1891
1891
sibling
Violet E Billing
Source:7741125
1891
1901
location
The Plough Inn, High Street, Towcester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7741137
31st March 1901
1906
employment
Groom
Towcester
United Kingdom
Source:7741184
1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
21st December 1906 - 26th July 1908
1906
dates
Age 18
Source:5516545
30th December 1906
1906
employment
Groom
Towcester
United Kingdom
Source:5516545
30th December 1906
1906
enlistment
Towcester
United Kingdom
Source:5516545
30th December 1906
1908
service
British Army
Unpaid Lance Corporal
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
27th July 1908 - 22nd October 1908
1908
events
Service to complete with Colours to seven years
Extended Service
Blenheim Barracks, Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7741492
21st October 1908
1908
service
British Army
Paid Lance Corporal
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
23rd October 1908 - 24th January 1913
1911
location
Wellington Barracks, St James, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7741239
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
18th July 1911 - 25th January 1913
1911
children
Arthur Herbert Billing
Source:7741282
9th November 1911
1912
children
Frederick W Billing
Source:7741368
April 1912
1912
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Lodge
Source:5516545
9th November 1912
1913
service
British Army
Sergeant
13029
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:7741209
1st May 1913 - 1st July 1915
1913
events
Service to complete with Colours to twelve years
Extended Service
Warley Barracks, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7741531
21st October 1913
1914
events
Qualified as rifle instructor
Training
Hythe, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7741460
24th June 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5516545
4th October 1914 - 18th June 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7741460
4th October 1914 - 18th June 1918
1915
children
William John Billing
Source:5516545
26th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
2nd July 1915 - 26th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
27th October 1915 - 16th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
13029
Grenadier Guards
Source:7741209
17th September 1916 - 11th September 1917
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5516545
10th October 1916
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5516590
6th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5516545
18th October 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7741460
18th October 1918 - 24th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:5516545
9th April 1919
1919
location
32 Tucker Street, Watford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5516545
9th April 1919
1920
discharge
Source:5516545
31st March 1920
1948
death
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:7621206
1948
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Tucker Street, Watford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th April 1919 | |
| 69 High Street, Towcester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| The Plough Inn, High Street, Towcester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Wellington Barracks, St James, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Unpaid Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Paid Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Company Quarter Master Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 13029 | Grenadier Guards | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Billing | son | 26th March 1915 | |
| Arthur Herbert Billing | son | 9th November 1911 | |
| Frederick W Billing | son | April 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Billing | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Marriott | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Billing | brother | 1880 | |
| Harry Edward Billing | brother | 1882 | |
| Violet E Billing | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Frederick Billing | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Lodge | wife | 9th November 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-06 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-12-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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69 High Street, Towcester69 High Street, 2 Farm Cottages where Fred lived at the time of the 1891 CensusContributed by:
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Fred's MedalsThe photograph below shows Fred’s actual medals. The photo was taken from the website, www.jcollinsmedals.co.uk which deals in selling medals. They were sold for £4250, and included in the sale was copy Medal Index Card, copy service papers and London Gazette entries & headers for DCM & MM. From left to right are the Military Medal, the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914 Star with bar, British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
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Arthur Herbert BillingArthur was Fred's first born. Mother Agnes Annie WoolhouseContributed by:
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History of Service SheetDetails time served at home and as part of the British Expeditionary ForceContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Our Billing and Cox Ancestral ConnectionsMore about Our Billing and Cox Ancestral Connections
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Karen52147 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Karen52147 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Karen52147 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Karen52147 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| British Army Pension Records | Mary13950 | |
| WW1 DCM Citation | Mary13950 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| 1891 - Census Record | Karen52147 | |
| 69 High Street, Towcester | Karen52147 | |
| 1901 - Census Record | Karen52147 | |
| Towcester High Street 1910 | Karen52147 | |
| Fred's Enlistment Papers | Karen52147 | |
| Fred's Medals | Karen52147 | |
| Description on Enlistment and Statment of Service | Karen52147 | |
| 1911 - Census | Karen52147 | |
| Wellington Barracks, London | Karen52147 | |
| Arthur Herbert Billing | Karen52147 | |
| Statement of Service Page 2 | Karen52147 | |
| History of Service Sheet | Karen52147 | |
| Service Extension | Karen52147 | |
| Service Extension 1913 | Karen52147 |
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