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We remember William John Povall
We remember William John Povall
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1891
location
Grange Mount, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544716
5th April 1891
1901
location
Craven Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544717
31st March 1901
1914
marriage
Florence Wharton
Source:8544715
1914
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:7170270
4th October 1918
children
Edna Povall
Source:8544718
children
William John Povall
Source:8544718
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8544707
service
British Army
Private
92253
Liverpool Regiment
Source:3569508
service
British Army
Private
92253
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:7170270
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7170270
Source:8544707
4th October 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7170270
sibling
Joseph H Povall
Source:8544716
sibling
Bertie Povall
Source:8544716
sibling
Eliza Povall
Source:8544716
location
28 Laurel Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8544718
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Povall |
| Source | 3569508 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Laurel Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Craven Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Grange Mount, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 92253 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 92253 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Povall | daughter | ||
| William John Povall | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Povall | father | ||
| Mary Alice | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H Povall | brother | ||
| Bertie Povall | brother | ||
| Eliza Povall | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Wharton | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Daily Post, "Roll of Honour: Killed In Action", 25th October 1918 | Hannah21187 |
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