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We remember William Alexander Stephens
We remember William Alexander Stephens
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1900
employment
Errand Boy
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1900
1900
service
British Army
Boy
T/16706
Army Service Corps
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29th September 1900
1908
marriage
Lilly Alice Jenkins
Source:9350726
20th April 1908
1909
children
Lilly May Stephens
Source:9350726
13th March 1909
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
T/16706
Army Service Corps
att. Territorial Forces
Source:9350727
1st April 1911 - 15th September 1914
1911
location
303 Bacup Road, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9351724
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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6th October 1914 - 19th May 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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22nd June 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9350726
1st June 1916 - 18th April 1919
1918
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9350726
1st January 1918
1920
discharge
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20th May 1920
1920
location
9 Kenyon Road, Cloughfold, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9350726
20th May 1920
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
T/16706
Army Service Corps/Royal Army Service Corps
550th Company
Source:9350727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alexander |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Stephens |
| Source | 9376908 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 Bacup Road, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| 9 Kenyon Road, Cloughfold, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th May 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/16706 | Army Service Corps | Boy | ||
| British Army | T/16706 | Army Service Corps | att. Territorial Forces | Serjeant | |
| British Army | T/16706 | Army Service Corps/Royal Army Service Corps | 550th Company | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly May Stephens | daughter | 13th March 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Alexander Stephens | father | ||
| Lily McKen | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Alice Jenkins | wife | 20th April 1908 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-10-01 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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14 Star and Clasp, BWM, VM and Emblem, MSMAs awarded to William Stephens for Service and Devotion in the Great War (Medal Index Cards x 3)
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Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Army)Awarded to William Stephens after 18 Years service and just prior to his voluntary discharge at own request in 1920. (Service Record)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ASC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| MIC 2 | Ian105013 | |
| MIC 1 | Ian105013 | |
| MIC 3 | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star and Clasp, BWM, VM and Emblem, MSM | Ian105013 | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Army) | Ian105013 | |
| William Stephens | Ian105013 |
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