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We remember William Blott
We remember William Blott
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
John Blott
Source:9011992
1873
1875
sibling
John T Blott
Source:9011992
1875
1884
sibling
Christoble Blott
Source:9011992
1884
1888
1891
location
128 Norfolk Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9011992
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9011980
31st March 1901
1901
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:9011980
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9011980
31st March 1901
1914
employment
Qualified Chemist
G Jolley and Co
Curzon Street, Mayfair, London
United Kingdom
Source:9012115
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
East Dereham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9012115
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2513
Norfolk Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9012115
3rd September 1914 - 7th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
240386
Norfolk Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9012115
8th February 1915 - 19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
240386
Norfolk Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9012115
20th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9012115
6th August 1915 - 15th November 1918
1915
internment
pow
Constantinople
Turkey
Source:9012115
7th October 1915 - 15th November 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9012115
17th January 1919 - 21st January 1919
1919
location
2 Guanock Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9012115
18th April 1919
1928
marriage
Mary Amelia Blott nee Cook
Source:9012163
1928
1939
location
13 (1st Floor), Curzon Street, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9012153
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
240386
Norfolk Regiment
TF Depot
Source:9012115
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Blott |
| Source | 388747 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Norfolk Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 13 (1st Floor), Curzon Street, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 2 Guanock Terrace, Kings Lynn, Norfolk | United Kingdom | known 18th April 1919 | ||
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240386 | Norfolk Regiment | TF Depot | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 240386 | Norfolk Regiment | 5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2513 | Norfolk Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240386 | Norfolk Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Blott | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Blott | brother | 1873 | |
| John T Blott | brother | 1875 | |
| Christoble Blott | sister | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Amelia Blott nee Cook | wife | 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'11" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 |
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