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We remember William Spong
We remember William Spong
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
James Spong
Source:9419654
1877
1883
sibling
Alice Spong
Source:9419658
1883
1888
sibling
Thomas Spong
Source:9419654
1888
1891
sibling
Edward Spong
Source:9419654
1891
1894
sibling
Job Spong
Source:9419654
1894
1896
1900
sibling
Ellen Spong
Source:9419654
1900
1901
location
Fosters Farm, Valley End, Chobham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9419654
1901
1904
sibling
Elsie Spong
Source:9419658
1904
1911
employment
domestic gardener
United Kingdom
Source:9419658
1911
1911
location
Foster Farm, Chobham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9419658
1911
1915
enlistment
Source:9408187
15th November 1915
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9429260
6th July 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9408187
11th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
288846
Worcestershire Hussars
Source:4211133
service
British Army
Private
288846
Corps of Hussars
Source:4211133
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spong |
| Source | 4211133 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Farm, Chobham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Fosters Farm, Valley End, Chobham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 288846 | Worcestershire Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 288846 | Corps of Hussars | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Spong | father | ||
| Jane Gale | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Spong | brother | 1877 | |
| Thomas Spong | brother | 1888 | |
| Edward Spong | brother | 1891 | |
| Job Spong | brother | 1894 | |
| Ellen Spong | sister | 1900 | |
| Alice Spong | sister | 1883 | |
| Elsie Spong | sister | 1904 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Miles125599 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Miles125599 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| cap badge | Miles125599 | |
| watercolour | Miles125599 | |
| Regimental history | Miles125599 | |
| medal card | Miles125599 | |
| medal roll | Miles125599 |
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