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We remember Walter J Simmons
We remember Walter J Simmons
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
location
48 Ironmonger Row, St Luke's, (Holborn), London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
27th September 1895
1897
sibling
Emma Simmons
Source:7649759
3rd April 1897
1897
location
44 Helmet Row, St Luke's, (Holborn), London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
3rd April 1897
1898
sibling
Thomas Simmons
Source:7649759
12th October 1898
1898
location
54 Radnor Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
12th October 1898
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:7649759
31st March 1901
1901
location
10 Ironmonger Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Annie Simmons
Source:7649759
20th August 1903
1903
location
21 Richmond Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
11th September 1903
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:7649759
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engine Cleaner
London
United Kingdom
Source:7649759
2nd April 1911
1911
location
13 George Yard, Old Street, Holborn, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649759
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7649759
5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
M.S. 306
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:7649759
1914 - 1919
children
Jacqueline Simmons
Source:7649759
service
British Army
Private
MS/306
Army Service Corps
Source:4039086
death
Unknown. Walter returned to France after the war and married a French girl. They had a daughter Jacqueline. Nothing more is known.
Source:7649759
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter J |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Simmons |
| Source | 4039086 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ironmonger Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 13 George Yard, Old Street, Holborn, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Richmond Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th September 1903 | |
| 44 Helmet Row, St Luke's, (Holborn), London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1897 | |
| 48 Ironmonger Row, St Luke's, (Holborn), London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th September 1895 | |
| 54 Radnor Street, St Luke's, (Holborn), London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th October 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | MS/306 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M.S. 306 | Royal Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqueline Simmons | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Hayes | mother | ||
| Walter John Simmons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Simmons | sister | 3rd April 1897 | |
| Thomas Simmons | brother | 12th October 1898 | |
| Annie Simmons | sister | 20th August 1903 |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Tom5277 |
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