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We remember William John Billington
We remember William John Billington
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1911
marriage
Annie Leonard
Source:9229227
1911
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier Acting Corporal
L/21180
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9228758
26th November 1915
1940
dates
Age 53
Source:9228780
12th September 1940
1940
death
Civilian war death
Died at St.James' Hospital.
Battersea, London
United Kingdom
Source:9228780
12th September 1940
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9228780
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Billington |
| Source | 9228758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/21180 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier Acting 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Leonard | wife | 1911 |
Media
Media
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Birth CertificateWilliam John Billington At 2, Haywards Place, HolbornContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 | |
| Birth Certificate | Jonathan101862 |
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