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We remember William Henry Shapter
We remember William Henry Shapter
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Mary Elizabeth J Shapter
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1888
1889
1891
sibling
Jessie Shapter
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1891
1891
location
9-10 Milk Street, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1892
sibling
Frederick John Shapter
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1892
1897
sibling
Alice Shapter
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1897
1898
sibling
Catherine Shapter
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1898
1901
location
23 George Street, East Stonehouse, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1905
sibling
Rosina Florence Shapter
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1905
1907
enlistment
Devonport Devon
United Kingdom
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30th December 1907
1911
location
Gravesend Barracks, Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:3973573
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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21st December 1914 - 21st April 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
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22nd April 1915 - 16th September 1917
1917
theatres
Asia :6
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17th September 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st June 1918 - 16th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
GSW Neck
Hospital/Institution
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October 1918 - February 1919
1919
discharge
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21st February 1919
1922
marriage
May Glasspool
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22nd December 1922
1923
children
Henry Jack Shapter
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16th October 1923
1961
location
10 Water Lane Winchester hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
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1961 - 1977
employment
Bricklayer
Winchester
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9458
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
24101
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:3973573
1977
death
Not War Related
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:5493865
1977
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Water Lane Winchester hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | 1961 - 1977 | |
| 23 George Street, East Stonehouse, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 9-10 Milk Street, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Gravesend Barracks, Gravesend, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9458 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 24101 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Jack Shapter | son | 16th October 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sarah Rickard | mother | ||
| William Shapter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Shapter | sister | 1897 | |
| Catherine Shapter | sister | 1898 | |
| Jessie Shapter | sister | 1891 | |
| Mary Elizabeth J Shapter | sister | 1888 | |
| Rosina Florence Shapter | sister | 1905 | |
| Frederick John Shapter | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Glasspool | wife | 22nd December 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-12-30 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Shapter | george7753 | |
| W H Shapter and colleagues | george7753 | |
| W H Shapter and Football Team | george7753 | |
| W.H. Shapter's Marriage | george7753 | |
| WH. Shapter's Birth | george7753 | |
| W.H. Shapter's Death Entry | george7753 | |
| 1891 Census | george7753 | |
| 1901 Census | george7753 | |
| 1911 Census | george7753 | |
| Attestation Paper | george7753 |
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