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We remember William Edmond Stafford
We remember William Edmond Stafford
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
John Joseph Stafford
Source:9638975
16th August 1876
1877
sibling
Helen Margaret Stafford
Source:9638975
30th September 1877
1879
sibling
Maragret Stafford
Source:9638975
12th March 1879
1883
sibling
Catherine Francis Stafford
Source:9638975
8th February 1883
1884
sibling
Mary Teresa Stafford
Source:9638975
1884
1886
sibling
Robert Hammond Stafford
Source:9638975
14th February 1886
1888
sibling
Mary Claire Stafford
Source:9638975
15th February 1888
1892
1892
location
Baldwinstown Castle, Baldwinstown, Co. Wexford
Ireland
parents address
Source:9638975
8th May 1892 - 1920
1895
sibling
Annie Stafford
Source:9638975
13th June 1895
1898
sibling
Anastasia Alice Stafford
Source:9638975
5th August 1898
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9638975
1901
1902
sibling
Mary Josephine Stafford
Source:9644397
17th September 1902
1915
commission
Regular
Source:9639355
August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Liuetenant Acting Captain/ Second Liuentenant
Northumberland Fusiliers (Tynside Irish)
4th Battalion (Transport Section)
Source:9639355
August 1915 - 1920
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9649988
23rd September 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9639424
December 1917
1924
marriage
Bridget Ellen Black
Source:9650580
1st March 1924
1925
children
Elizabeth Stafford
Source:9650670
1925
1928
children
William Edmond Joseph Stafford
Source:9650670
1928
1941
location
98 Louise Street, Oshawa, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:9650670
24th September 1941
children
Patrick Stafford
Source:9650670
employment
Farmer
Baldwinstown Castle, Co. Wexford
Ireland
Source:9644397
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:4221636
service
British Army
Lieutenant Acting Captain
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:4221636
1953
death
Not War Related
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada
Source:9650823
1953
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Louise Street, Oshawa, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 24th September 1941 | |
| Baldwinstown Castle, Baldwinstown, Co. Wexford | Ireland | parents address | 8th May 1892 - 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Lieutenant Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers (Tynside Irish) | 4th Battalion (Transport Section) | Liuetenant Acting Captain/ Second Liuentenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Edmond Joseph Stafford | son | 1928 | |
| Elizabeth Stafford | daughter | 1925 | |
| Patrick Stafford | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Margaret Stafford | mother | ||
| William Stafford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Joseph Stafford | brother | 16th August 1876 | |
| Helen Margaret Stafford | sister | 30th September 1877 | |
| Maragret Stafford | sister | 12th March 1879 | |
| Catherine Francis Stafford | sister | 8th February 1883 | |
| Mary Teresa Stafford | sister | 1884 | |
| Robert Hammond Stafford | brother | 14th February 1886 | |
| Mary Claire Stafford | sister | 15th February 1888 | |
| Annie Stafford | sister | 13th June 1895 | |
| Anastasia Alice Stafford | sister | 5th August 1898 | |
| Mary Josephine Stafford | sister | 17th September 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Ellen Black | wife | 1st March 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Blue | Orange |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-24 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Newspaper Article Commission 1915In the Freeman's Journal on Saturday 28 August 1915 says: "Commission or Wexford man- Mr. William Stafford" "He has been gazetted to the 4th Battalion (Transport Section) Northumberland Fusiliers (Tyneside Irish)."Contributed by:
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Newspaper Aricle about Medal and Bravery 1918In Freemans Journal Jan 12 1918 says: " Wexford Officer's Bravery: ... Captain William Stafford, Northumberland Fusiliers (Tynside Irish), of Baldwinstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Has gained the M.C." - Military CrossContributed by:
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Picture in newspaper following being wounded 1916From the Irish Independent 23 Sep 1916 : "Lieut. W. Stafford, of the Tyneside Irish wounded, is a son of Mr. Wm. Stafford, Baldwinstown Castle, Wexford"
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Wounded Newspaper 1916Wounded in action while serving with Northumberland FusiliersContributed by:
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Marriage 1924 P.1to Bridget Ellen BlackOn the 1st Mar 1924 In Cathédrale St-Jacque-le-Mineur, Belleoue, Montreal, Quebec married Bridget Ellen Black. (Marriage cert. in French)Contributed by:
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Marriage P.2 1924 to Bridget Ellen BlackOn 1st Mar 1924 in Cathedrale St-Jacque-le-Mineur, Belleoue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Bridget Ellen BlackContributed by:
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Canada to US border Crossing 1941William was going to visit his brother Robert hammond Stafford in 133 High Street, Dalton, Massachusetts, USA from his home on 98 Louise St, Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaContributed by:
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1924 Boarder Crossing from Canada to U.S P.1Going to visit brother Robert H. Stafford in Massachusetts following him moving to Quebec in 1920.Contributed by:
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1924 Boarder Crossing Canada to U.S P.2Going to visit brother Robert H. Stafford in Massachusetts following him moving to Quebec in 1920.Contributed by:
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1924 Boarder Crossing Canada to US P.3Going to visit brother Robert H. Stafford in Massachusetts following him moving to Quebec in 1920.Contributed by:
Eva154296
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Ireland Census | Eva154296 | |
| 1911 Ireland Census | Eva154296 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Civil Birth 1892 | Eva154296 | |
| Newspaper Article Commission 1915 | Eva154296 | |
| Newspaper Aricle about Medal and Bravery 1918 | Eva154296 | |
| Picture in newspaper following being wounded 1916 | Eva154296 | |
| Wounded Newspaper 1916 | Eva154296 | |
| Marriage 1924 P.1to Bridget Ellen Black | Eva154296 | |
| Marriage P.2 1924 to Bridget Ellen Black | Eva154296 | |
| Canada to US border Crossing 1941 | Eva154296 | |
| 1924 Boarder Crossing from Canada to U.S P.1 | Eva154296 | |
| 1924 Boarder Crossing Canada to U.S P.2 | Eva154296 | |
| 1924 Boarder Crossing Canada to US P.3 | Eva154296 |
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