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We remember William Sloan Borthwick
We remember William Sloan Borthwick
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
John A.
Source:8636632
1875
1877
sibling
Grace M.
Source:8636632
1877
1878
sibling
Jane
Source:8636632
1878
1880
1881
location
Hyde Place, Royal Hill, Greenwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636632
1881
1883
sibling
Edwin
Source:8636625
1883
1891
location
Guildford Road, Greenwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636625
1891
1901
location
Farley Road, Greenwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636627
1901
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8636640
1911
1911
employment
Gas Works Clerk
Source:8636640
1911
1911
location
48, Wearside Road, Lewisham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8636640
1911
1914
service
British Army
Major
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles)
Source:420846
1914
1969
death
Unknown
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8636620
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Sloan |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Borthwick |
| Source | 420846 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Wearside Road, Lewisham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Farley Road, Greenwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Guildford Road, Greenwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Hyde Place, Royal Hill, Greenwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Edwin Borthwick | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A. | brother | 1875 | |
| Grace M. | sister | 1877 | |
| Jane | sister | 1878 | |
| Edwin | brother | 1883 |
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 census return at ancestry.co.uk | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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