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We remember William Spong
We remember William Spong
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spong |
| Source | 4211131 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane, Twickenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| New Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/313777 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5866 | Royal Dragoons | 2nd | Private | |
| British Army | 196658 | Royal Engineers | 74th Marine Section | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Seth | mother | ||
| John Spong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Spong | sister | 1882 | |
| Victoria Spong | sister | 1887 | |
| Sydney Spong | brother | 1893 | |
| John Spong | brother | 1894 | |
| Robert Spong | brother | 1871 | |
| Mary Spong | sister | 1879 | |
| Catherine Spong | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetta Amelia Stevens | wife | 1907 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Miles125599 |
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