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We remember William Thomas Stevens
We remember William Thomas Stevens
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Rose
Source:9125395
1875
1878
sibling
Albert
Source:9125395
1878
1879
sibling
George
Source:9125395
1879
1882
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:9125395
1882
1886
sibling
Emma
Source:9125395
1886
1888
1891
location
The Corner, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125395
5th April 1891
1901
location
Butts Hollow, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125374
31st March 1901
1911
location
Rose Cottage, Red Lion Street, Willingdon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9125367
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9451862
4th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/231
Royal Sussex Regiment
11th (1st South Downs)Battalion
Source:9125340
4th September 1914 - 3rd September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7082956
Source:6181722
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot III, Row D, Grave 34
Source:7082956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Stevens |
| Source | 7082956 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butts Hollow, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Rose Cottage, Red Lion Street, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Corner, Willingdon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/231 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 11th (1st South Downs)Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stevens | mother | ||
| Thomas Stevens | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | sister | 1875 | |
| Albert | brother | 1878 | |
| George | brother | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1882 | |
| Emma | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'4" |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate W T Stevens, 11th Royal Sussex, is buried in Ancre British Cemetery, Somme.
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Oak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial HallPte. William Thomas Stevens is commemorated on the oak Roll of Honour in the East wall in Willingdon Memorial Hall Church Street.Contributed by:
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WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin WillingdonPte. William Thomas Stevens is commemorated on the WW1 Memorial north niche of nave St Mary the Virgin Willingdon
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Thatched Cottage WillingdonPte. William Thomas Stevens was born in this thatched cottage in Willingdon.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral231 Stevens W T is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | William1955 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Oak Roll of Honour Willingdon Memorial Hall | Rosalind66114 | |
| WW1 Memorial St Mary the Virgin Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Thatched Cottage Willingdon | Rosalind66114 | |
| Attestation | Philip154961 | |
| Attestation medical | Philip154961 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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