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We remember William Ernest Allward Prowse
We remember William Ernest Allward Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:9433580
3rd April 1881
1881
location
15 Careen St, Torquay
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433580
3rd April 1881
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9433583
5th April 1891
1891
location
70 Hoxton Rd, Ellacombe, Torquay
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433583
5th April 1891
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9433588
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fruiterer (Shop Keeper)
Own Account
Torquay
United Kingdom
Source:9433588
2nd April 1911
1911
location
68 Hoxton Rd, Torquay
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433588
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Agnes Annie Tozer
Source:9433592
1st January 1912
1912
children
Leslie Allward Prowse
Source:9433609
9th October 1912
1915
enlistment
Torquay, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9433609
11th December 1915
1916
children
Stanley Roy Prowse
Source:9433609
1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
34785
Hampshire Regiment
Source:9433614
11th December 1916 - 28th April 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9433613
6th March 1917 - 28th December 1917
1917
employment
Greengrocer
Own Account
Torquay
United Kingdom
Source:9433594
15th April 1917
1917
location
29 Carlton Rd, Torquay
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9433594
15th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
106515
Labour Corps
Source:9433614
29th April 1917 - 22nd April 1919
1917
children
Christopher Prowse
Source:9433609
25th July 1917
1962
death
Not War Related
Carlton House, Stoke In Teignhead, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9433616
28th April 1962
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Careen St, Torquay | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 29 Carlton Rd, Torquay | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th April 1917 | |
| 68 Hoxton Rd, Torquay | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 70 Hoxton Rd, Ellacombe, Torquay | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34785 | Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 106515 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Allward Prowse | son | 9th October 1912 | |
| Stanley Roy Prowse | son | 1st November 1916 | |
| Christopher Prowse | son | 25th July 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina Prowse | mother | ||
| William Hyne Prowse | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Annie Tozer | wife | 1st January 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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| William Ernest Prowse | Michelle75308 |
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