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We remember William Henry Boston
We remember William Henry Boston
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9580225
1901
1908
children
Leonard Edward Boston
Source:9580225
19th May 1908
1909
marriage
Sarah Ann Elizabeth Lincoln
Source:9580225
3rd August 1909
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9580225
5th June 1916
service
British Army
Gunner
92287
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:422579
1935
death
War Related Sickness
London
United Kingdom
Source:9580225
16th October 1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Boston |
| Source | 422579 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 92287 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Edward Boston | son | 19th May 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Jones | mother | ||
| Charles Henry Boston | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Elizabeth Lincoln | wife | 3rd August 1909 |
Media
Media
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Ashes confirmationLetter from West Norwood Cemetry confirming where ashes were scatteredContributed by:
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Wedding PhotoWedding Photo of William Henry Boston and Sarah Ann Elizabeth Lincoln 3 August 1907Contributed by:
Graham11090
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate of my Grandfather | Graham11090 | |
| Census Record | Graham11090 | |
| Sign Up Record | Graham11090 | |
| Ashes confirmation | Graham11090 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Graham11090 | |
| Wedding Photo | Graham11090 |
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