Life story: William Stafford | Lives of the First World War

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1880

sibling John Stafford Source:7944943 1880

1888

sibling Annie Stafford Source:7944943 1888

1892

sibling Patrick Stafford Source:7944943 1892

1894

sibling Lizzie Stafford Source:7944943 1894

1898

birth Ballycapogue Ireland Source:7943811 10th August 1898

1898

location Ballacapogue, Wexford Ireland parents address Source:7943819 10th August 1898

1901

dates Age 3 Source:7944943 31st March 1901

1914

dates Age 16 Source:7943819 4th August 1914

1915

enlistment Ireland Source:8503878 10th November 1915

1919

discharge Source:8503878 22nd February 1919

1919

location Birkenhead United Kingdom away from home address Source:8503880 1919

1921

location 15 Station Road, Birkenhead United Kingdom away from home address Source:7945363 16th August 1921

1939

marriage Annie Maher Source:9323150 27th September 1939

1949

location 4 Leitrim Place, Grand Canal Street, Dublin Ireland their own address Source:8893192 June 1949

service British Army Private 5302 Royal Irish Regiment Source:4221643

service British Army Private 5302 Royal Irish Regiment 6th and 2nd Battalions Source:8503887

service British Army Private 5302 Royal Irish Regiment Source:8503877

location Ballycapogue, County Wexford. Ireland parents address Source:7944943

1955

death Not War Related Died on a building site and taken to St. James's Hospital, Dublin. Dublin Ireland Source:9629755 6th June 1955

Details

Names

Type	Name
First Names	William
Initials	W
Last Name	Stafford
Source	4221643

Gender

Gender	Source
Male

Locations

Address	Country	Type	Date
15 Station Road, Birkenhead	United Kingdom	away from home address	known 16th August 1921
4 Leitrim Place, Grand Canal Street, Dublin	Ireland	their own address	known June 1949
Ballacapogue, Wexford	Ireland	parents address	known 10th August 1898
Ballycapogue, County Wexford.	Ireland	parents address
Birkenhead	United Kingdom	away from home address	known 1919

Contribution

Military Service

Service	Number	Unit	Section	Rank
British Army	5302	Royal Irish Regiment		Private
British Army	5302	Royal Irish Regiment	6th and 2nd Battalions	Private
British Army	5302	Royal Irish Regiment		Private

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
Eliza Brien	mother
William Stafford	father

Siblings

Name	Relationship	Dates
John Stafford	brother	1880
Lizzie Stafford	sister	1894
Patrick Stafford	brother	1892
Annie Stafford	sister	1888

Spouse

Name	Relationship	Dates	Source
Annie Maher	wife	27th September 1939

Religion

Date	Religion	Source
1901-03-31	Roman Catholic

Media

Bill in uniform with his brother Pat

Bill wearing the uniform of the Royal Irish Regiment.

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medal card for William Stafford

This is the image of Bill's medal card from the PRO.

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Census Return 1901

At three years of age Bill appears in the 1901 Census, confirming his year of birth as 1898. His parents are Eliza and William senior.

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Picture of William Stafford's birth certificate

Photocopy of Bill's birth certificate, it records his birth as 1898 however he joined the army stating his birth to be 1896. Bill was a boy soldier of World War 1.

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Driving Licence for William Stafford

Licence number 14529 issued on 16 August 1921 by the County Borough of Birkenhead and valid for twelve months.

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William's father, William senior

William's father, also William. Possibly a wedding image, but little information exists in the date the picture was taken.

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Eliza Brien, William's mother

An undated image of my great Grandmother, looking terribly stern!

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Roll of individuals entitled to the medals

Roll of individuals entitled to the Victory Medal and/or British War Medal granted under army orders, 266 and 301. Cork, 1920

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Demob certificate

Certificate of Transfer to Reserve on Demobilisation

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Army form B2067

Character reference. William has served three years with the colours and "his character was that of an honest, sober and industrious man. He bears a 'very good' character."

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Bill and Nancy's Wedding Day

Bill's reflection is seen in the mirror behind the cake, taking the photograph.

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Ministry of Pensions correspondence

Letter regarding pension award.

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Ministry of Pensions Corrrespondence

Request for marriage certificate and childrens birth certificate

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Ministry of Pensions

Correspondence

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Elizabeth Stafford

William's Mother

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William’s great grandson Sam

Sam in army uniform.

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"With Best Love, Nancy"

Bill's wife Ann, known as Nancy

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"Sometimes think of N."

Bill's wife Nancy, front and rear of photo.

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Wedding gift cards and partial invitation

Gift cards and partial wedding invitation, dated 27 September 1939

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Silver Bells and Bows

Decorations from Bill’sWedding cake, 1939

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Ornaments from Bill and Nancy’s wedding cake

Doves were a theme for the wedding, used on the invitations and on the ornaments. Symbols include a horse shoe for luck, a golden slipper and linked wedding bands, all with doves. A pillar from the cake tiers shown.

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Bill’s home, Leitrim Place, Dublin

Bill and Nancy’s home, 4 Leitrim Place, Dublin 4, painted by John McEvitt in 1994.

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William's grave

Buried in a corner of Deansgrange Cemetery, Co. Dublin.

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L to R brothers John, Sam and Michael

Ray is Bill's grandson, these are his boys Michael, Sam and John.

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Bill's great grandsons in uniform

Michael is in the Royal Navy, Sam in the Scots Guards

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Bill's wedding day

Bill photographed his reflection while capturing an image of his wedding cake, through the open window in Leitrim Place.

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Bill's older brother Pat celebrates golden wedding

Pat is the man seated next to Bill in uniform. This newspaper clipping commemorates his 50th wedding anniversary in May 1966

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Bill's brother Pat gets married

Pat and Ellen's marriage certificate.

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Medal Index Card

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Multimedia

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Bill in uniform with his brother Pat	Margaret62167
medal card for William Stafford	Margaret62167
Census Return 1901	Margaret62167
Picture of William Stafford's birth certificate	Margaret62167
Driving Licence for William Stafford	Margaret62167
William's father, William senior	Margaret62167
Eliza Brien, William's mother	Margaret62167
Roll of individuals entitled to the medals	Margaret62167
Demob certificate	Margaret62167
Army form B2067	Margaret62167
Bill and Nancy's Wedding Day	Margaret62167
Ministry of Pensions correspondence	Margaret62167
Ministry of Pensions Corrrespondence	Margaret62167
Ministry of Pensions	Margaret62167
Elizabeth Stafford	Margaret62167
William’s great grandson Sam	Margaret62167
"With Best Love, Nancy"	Margaret62167
"Sometimes think of N."	Margaret62167
Wedding gift cards and partial invitation	Margaret62167
Silver Bells and Bows	Margaret62167
Ornaments from Bill and Nancy’s wedding cake	Margaret62167
Bill’s home, Leitrim Place, Dublin	Margaret62167
William's grave	Margaret62167
L to R brothers John, Sam and Michael	Margaret62167
Bill's great grandsons in uniform	Margaret62167
Bill's wedding day	Margaret62167
Bill's older brother Pat celebrates golden wedding	Margaret62167
Bill's brother Pat gets married	Margaret62167

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